Cruel Instruction
Synopsis
The story of 16-year-old Kayla Adams, whose mother, Karen is advised by the school’s counselor to send Kayla to get treatment at a youth residential treatment center after she gets expelled from school. Kayla arrives at the Utah facility on the same day as her roommate Amanda, a treatment program veteran who knows exactly what the girls were in for. Led by headmistress Miss Connie, the staff uses draconian methods including force-feeding medications, arbitrary punishments, solitary confinement, verbal and physical abuse to keep the students in line. After being pushed to their limits and stripped of their lifelines, including any ability to freely communicate with the outside world, the two young women must band together to survive and fight to expose the abuse before it’s too late.
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Kelcey Mawema
Kayla Adams
Morgan Taylor Campbell
Amanda Scheff
Camryn Manheim
Miss Connie
Cynthia Bailey
Karen Adams
Jason Gray-Stanford
Mr. Seckerling
Calder Stewart
Bryce
Sydney Scotia
Maggie
Genea Charpentier
Lindsay
Nicole Muñoz
Sofia
Mackenzie Murdock
Trent
Megan Grant
Hilary
Julia Benson
Carly Scheff
Viv Leacock
Ray Adams
Tiernan Hickson
Dawn
Sidney Quesnelle
Ashley
Lea Matina
Juanita
Colleen Wheeler
Irene
Xantha Radley
Nurse Patty
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley M. Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrienne Rush
- Original Score
- Matthew Rogers
- Original Title
- Cruel Instruction
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Happier Ever After Films, Lighthouse Pictures, MarVista Entertainment, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley M. Brooks
Adrienne Rush
Matthew Rogers
Amy Belling
Allan Lee
Jonathan Shore, Trevor McWhinney, Fernando Szew, Shawn Williamson, Jamie Goehring
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley M. Brooks
Director
Kevin Leslie
Producer
Amy Belling
Director of Photography
Allan Lee
Editor
Shanna Mair
Costume Design
Jessica Fish
Production Design
Cameron Hilts
Stunt Coordinator
Hugo Steele
Stunt Coordinator
Adrienne Rush
Writer
Matthew Rogers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Instruction
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What is Cruel Instruction about?
The story of 16-year-old Kayla Adams, whose mother, Karen is advised by the school’s counselor to send Kayla to get treatment at a youth residential treatment center after she gets expelled from school. Kayla arrives at the Utah facility on the same day as her roommate Amanda, a treatment program veteran who knows exactly what the girls were in for. Led by headmistress Miss Connie, the staff uses draconian methods including force-feeding medications, arbitrary punishments, solitary confinement, verbal and physical abuse to keep the students in line. After being pushed to their limits and stripped of their lifelines, including any ability to freely communicate with the outside world, the two young women must band together to survive and fight to expose the abuse before it’s too late.
Who directed Cruel Instruction?
Cruel Instruction was directed by Stanley M. Brooks.
Who stars in Cruel Instruction?
The principal cast of Cruel Instruction includes Kelcey Mawema, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Camryn Manheim, Cynthia Bailey, Jason Gray-Stanford.
When was Cruel Instruction released and how long is it?
Cruel Instruction was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Instruction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Instruction was composed by Matthew Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel Instruction?
Cruel Instruction holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).