In the Cut (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.1

In the Cut poster

Released in 2003, In the Cut is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Jane Campion, running about 119 minutes. “Everything you know about desire is dead wrong” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Following the gruesome murder of a young woman in her neighborhood, an English teacher living in New York City — as if to test the limits of her own safety —propels herself into an impossibly risky sexual liaison with a police detective.

Who’s in it. In the Cut stars Meg Ryan as Frannie Avery, Mark Ruffalo as Giovanni A. Malloy, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Pauline and Nick Damici as Detective Rodriguez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, In the Cut has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $23.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Cut page.

If you liked it. Fans of In the Cut tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch In the Cut (2003)?
In US, In the Cut is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is In the Cut worth watching?
In the Cut holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in In the Cut?
In the Cut stars Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Damici and Sharrieff Pugh.
When was In the Cut released?
In the Cut was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.