Cruel
2017, French. Directed by Eric Cherrière.
Pierre Tardieu, a day laborer, lives with his sick father. Reminiscing about his childhood with his mother on the beach, he can't free himself from her. Murdering someone becomes the only way of realizing his existence. One day, he meets a pianist called Laure in a bookstore and falls in love with her.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 February 2017
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Eric Cherrière
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How long is Cruel?
Cruel runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Cruel have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Cruel on?
Cruel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel?
If you liked Cruel, try Poker Night, The Raven, The Blue Gardenia.
Who directed Cruel?
Cruel (2017) was directed by Eric Cherrière and stars Jean-Jacques Lelté, Richard Duval, Maurice Poli.