Cruel and Unusual (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2002, Cruel and Unusual is a thriller and drama film directed by George Mihalka, running about 100 minutes. “Neighbor. Friend. Serial Killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sleepy Oregon village turns deadly when Adam, introducing himself as an English professor working on his first novel, befriends Kate and Mike, a brother and sister trying to put their lives back together after the death of their father. The two welcome the stranger, unaware that their actions will lead them down a dangerous path into the mind and grip of a deadly serial killer.
Who’s in it. Cruel and Unusual stars Tom Berenger as Adam Turrell, Rachel Hayward as Kate, Tygh Runyan as Mike and Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff as Cindy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Cruel and Unusual has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel and Unusual page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel and Unusual tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel and Unusual (2002)?
- In US, Cruel and Unusual is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cruel and Unusual worth watching?
- Cruel and Unusual holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel and Unusual?
- Cruel and Unusual stars Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff and Eli Gabay.
- When was Cruel and Unusual released?
- Cruel and Unusual was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.