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The Cruel Embrace

5.819871h 39mMovieDrama

Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and…

DirectorMarion Hänsel
WriterMarion Hänsel
ProducersMarion Hänsel·Jean-François Lepetit

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Cruel Embrace isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Marion Hänsel

TFThierry Frémont
Thierry Frémont
Ludo, adolescent
MBMarianne Basler
Marianne Basler
Nicole Bossard
YC
Yves Cotton
Ludo, enfant
MD
Marie-Ange Dutheil
Mademoiselle Rakoff
APAndré Penvern
André Penvern
Micho
FSFrédéric Saurel
Frédéric Saurel
Tatar

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The Cruel Embrace — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cruel Embrace?

The Cruel Embrace isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Belgium, France and Luxembourg and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Cruel Embrace on Netflix?

No, The Cruel Embrace is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Cruel Embrace on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Cruel Embrace isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Cruel Embrace for free?

The Cruel Embrace isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.