Intolerable Cruelty (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 40m
A ruthless divorce attorney meets his match in a woman who targets wealthy husbands. George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Coens' most deliberately commercial film — a screwball comedy that plays against their usual mode. The PG-13 rating covers sexual content and language.
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Is Intolerable Cruelty appropriate for kids?
A ruthless divorce attorney meets his match in a woman who targets wealthy husbands. George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Coens' most deliberately commercial film — a screwball comedy that plays against their usual mode. The PG-13 rating covers sexual content and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Intolerable Cruelty
What happens in Intolerable Cruelty, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:38 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Intolerable Cruelty
A romantic and sexual relationship — the film's engine. Brief non-explicit content.
Violence and gore in Intolerable Cruelty
The film features slapstick violence and dark comedic threats related to high-stakes legal battles. A notable sequence involves a bumbling assassin who accidentally uses a fatal inhaler on himself, which is portrayed with morbid humor rather than graphic detail. Other moments include physical altercations and a character being threatened with a firearm, though these remain within the boundaries of a screwball comedy.
Language in Intolerable Cruelty
Dialogue includes several uses of moderate profanity such as 'shit,' 'hell,' and 'damn,' which are typical for a PG-13 romantic comedy. There is frequent use of sophisticated but cutting insults and legal jargon used as weapons between the protagonists. While the language is frequent, it avoids the harshest racial slurs or repetitive 'F-words' associated with more mature ratings.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Intolerable Cruelty
There is no significant illicit drug use or problematic substance abuse depicted in this film. Characters are occasionally seen social drinking in upscale settings, such as at parties or during dinner dates, reflecting their wealthy lifestyles. These instances are brief and background-oriented, never serving as a central plot point or being shown as a form of intoxication.
Mature themes in Intolerable Cruelty
Marriage as a financial transaction and the people who exploit this. Two equally ruthless people falling genuinely in love — and whether that survives their natures. The film is less interested in depth than in comic velocity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intolerable Cruelty appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Intolerable Cruelty is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A ruthless divorce attorney meets his match in a woman who targets wealthy husbands. George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Coens' most deliberately commercial film — a screwball comedy that plays against their…
What age rating does Intolerable Cruelty have?
Intolerable Cruelty is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Intolerable Cruelty about?
A ruthless divorce attorney meets his match in a woman who targets wealthy husbands. George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Coens' most deliberately commercial film — a screwball comedy that plays against their usual mode. The PG-13 rating covers sexual content and language.
Is there sex or nudity in Intolerable Cruelty?
A romantic and sexual relationship — the film's engine. Brief non-explicit content.
How violent is Intolerable Cruelty?
The film features slapstick violence and dark comedic threats related to high-stakes legal battles. A notable sequence involves a bumbling assassin who accidentally uses a fatal inhaler on himself, which is portrayed with morbid humor rather than graphic…
Is the language in Intolerable Cruelty appropriate for kids?
Dialogue includes several uses of moderate profanity such as 'shit,' 'hell,' and 'damn,' which are typical for a PG-13 romantic comedy. There is frequent use of sophisticated but cutting insults and legal jargon used as weapons between the protagonists. While…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Intolerable Cruelty?
There is no significant illicit drug use or problematic substance abuse depicted in this film. Characters are occasionally seen social drinking in upscale settings, such as at parties or during dinner dates, reflecting their wealthy lifestyles. These…
What mature themes appear in Intolerable Cruelty?
Marriage as a financial transaction and the people who exploit this. Two equally ruthless people falling genuinely in love — and whether that survives their natures. The film is less interested in depth than in comic velocity.
How long is Intolerable Cruelty?
Intolerable Cruelty runs 100 minutes, directed by Joel & Ethan Coen, released in 2003.
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