description In the Cut Overview
In the Cut, released in 2003, follows an English teacher’s involvement with a murder investigation in New York City. Jane Campion directed this psychological thriller based on Susanna Moore's novel, featuring Meg Ryan and Mark Ruffalo. The story centers around a woman connected to a detective pursuing violent crimes.
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info In the Cut Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2003 |
help In the Cut FAQ
What is In the Cut (2003) based on?
It's adapted from Susanna Moore's 1995 erotic-thriller novel, with Jane Campion co-writing the screenplay and directing. Campion reframed the book's ending for the film, a change Moore agreed to.
Who stars in In the Cut with Meg Ryan?
Meg Ryan plays English teacher Franny Avery, with Mark Ruffalo as the detective she becomes involved with during the murder investigation. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kevin Bacon round out the main cast.
Why was In the Cut controversial for Meg Ryan?
The film was a deliberate departure from Ryan's romantic-comedy image, featuring explicit scenes and a dark tone that dominated press coverage. Her notably tense 2003 interview on the British talk show Parkinson while promoting the film became infamous in its own right.
Is there an unrated version of In the Cut?
Yes, the movie exists in an R-rated theatrical cut and an unrated director's cut with restored footage, released on DVD. Campion's uncut version is generally the one critics and collectors prefer.
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