Cruel but Necessary_
A suburban housewife uses a hidden camera to compulsively record everyone around her.
Starring
Wendel Meldrum, Mark Humphrey, Luke Humphrey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Cruel but Necessary was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
A suburban housewife uses a hidden camera to compulsively record everyone around her.
Cruel but Necessary is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (15)
Wendel Meldrum
Betty Munson
Mark Humphrey
Doug Munson
Luke Humphrey
Darwin Munson
Kate Albrecht
Betty's Assistant
Jacob DeMonte-Finn
Lisa Zane
Julie Payne
JB
Jack Bryant
James O'Connell
RW
Regina Welch
Rino Romano
Sam McMurray
Eddie Allen
Fred Goss
EM
Esther M. Appel
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cruel but Necessary about?
A suburban housewife uses a hidden camera to compulsively record everyone around her.
How long is Cruel but Necessary?
Cruel but Necessary has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Cruel but Necessary?
The cast of Cruel but Necessary includes Wendel Meldrum, Mark Humphrey, Luke Humphrey, Kate Albrecht, Jacob DeMonte-Finn.
What is the rating of Cruel but Necessary?
Cruel but Necessary has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
