How to Make the Cruelest Month_
"Warning: Smoking more; Falling in love less than hoped"
Bright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love. As the first task turns out to be too difficult, she puts all her energy into the second.
Starring
Clea DuVall, JD Souther, Mary Kay Place
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
How to Make the Cruelest Month was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Overview
Bright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love. As the first task turns out to be too difficult, she puts al...
How to Make the Cruelest Month is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (20)
Clea DuVall
Bell Bryant
JD Souther
Uncle Jerry
Mary Kay Place
Mary Bryant
Gabriel Mann
Leonard Crane
JV
John Voskamp
Fryer Crane
James Duval
Westy
Amy Smart
Dot Bryant
Jorja Fox
Sarah Bryant
Chris Gartin
Dr. Rutledge
Frederick Weller
Rickey
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Christina Parks
Dennis Haysbert
Manhattan Parks
Ethan Embry
Dillger
Melissa Auf der Maur
Seven
JM
Jason Mason
Fryer's Agent
SS
Shirley Speaks
Waitress
Walter Olkewicz
Professor
Zack Ward
Manhattan's Neighbor
Lee Weaver
Archie
Ian McNeice
Peggy Asks
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What is How to Make the Cruelest Month about?
Bright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love. As the first task turns out to be too difficult, she puts all her energy into the second.
How long is How to Make the Cruelest Month?
How to Make the Cruelest Month has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in How to Make the Cruelest Month?
The cast of How to Make the Cruelest Month includes Clea DuVall, JD Souther, Mary Kay Place, Gabriel Mann, John Voskamp.
What is the rating of How to Make the Cruelest Month?
How to Make the Cruelest Month has a rating of 1.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy