In the Cut
Seen it?2003 | 119 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Eyes Wide Shut, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
A New York City writing professor, Frannie Avery, has an affair with a police detective who is investigating the murder of a beautiful young woman in her neighborhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jane Campion
- Meg RyanFrannie Avery
- Mark RuffaloGiovanni A. Malloy
- Jennifer Jason LeighPauline
- Nick DamiciDetective Rodriguez
- Sharrieff PughCornelius Webb
- Heather LitteerAngela Sands
- Michael NuccioFrannie's Young Father
- Allison NegaYoung Father's Fiancee
- Dominick AriesAttentive Husband
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