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Cruel Instruction

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
685
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Cruel Instruction (2022)
DramaThriller

The story of Kayla Adams, a 16-year-old who was sent to a youth residential treatment center by her mother Karen Adams at the suggestion of a school counselor.The story of Kayla Adams, a 16-year-old who was sent to a youth residential treatment center by her mother Karen Adams at the suggestion of a school counselor.The story of Kayla Adams, a 16-year-old who was sent to a youth residential treatment center by her mother Karen Adams at the suggestion of a school counselor.

  • Director
    • Stanley M. Brooks
  • Writer
    • Adrienne Rush
  • Stars
    • Kelcey Mawema
    • Morgan Taylor Campbell
    • Camryn Manheim
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    685
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stanley M. Brooks
    • Writer
      • Adrienne Rush
    • Stars
      • Kelcey Mawema
      • Morgan Taylor Campbell
      • Camryn Manheim
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Kelcey Mawema
    Kelcey Mawema
    • Kayla Adams
    Morgan Taylor Campbell
    Morgan Taylor Campbell
    • Amanda Scheff
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Miss Connie
    Sydney Scotia
    Sydney Scotia
    • Maggie
    Calder Stewart
    • Bryce
    Mackenzie Murdock
    Mackenzie Murdock
    • Trent
    Meghan Grant
    Meghan Grant
    • Hilary
    Julia Benson
    Julia Benson
    • Carly Scheff
    Cynthia Bailey
    Cynthia Bailey
    • Karen Adams
    Viv Leacock
    Viv Leacock
    • Ray Adams
    Nicole Muñoz
    Nicole Muñoz
    • Sofia
    Genea Charpentier
    Genea Charpentier
    • Lindsay
    Tiernan Hickson
    Tiernan Hickson
    • Dawn
    Sidney Quesnelle
    Sidney Quesnelle
    • Ashley
    Lea Matina
    Lea Matina
    • Juanita
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Irene
    Jason Gray-Stanford
    Jason Gray-Stanford
    • Mr. Seckerling
    Xantha Radley
    Xantha Radley
    • Nurse Patty
    • Director
      • Stanley M. Brooks
    • Writer
      • Adrienne Rush
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    User reviews17

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    8gab-67599

    Not Bad

    As expected out of LM it was average at best. The only reason I didn't rate it lower was because it made me cry. Only reason for that was (as a now adult) I myself have been in and out of MANY of these places. I know how it feels to be in a place just like this but 20 times worse. This place looked bad but what I went through could not hold a candle to it.

    My issue with this movie was the actors sucked and at times I just could not relate with the lead. Pretty just could not act! I do like miss Campbell and miss Muñoz though. I have seen Muñoz in a few movies but I must admit this was a first for Campbell and I will be looking out for more of her. As far as this movie goes I would say watch it if you have been through it or if you have a child in a place like this.

    I wish my parents had watched a movie like this... Shining light on a subject I feel should be known by ALL by now. These places can be worse then anyone can ever imagine. Everyone should know what goes on in the so called "Problem Child's" life! Just do not expect great acting because at times the movie was just laughable.
    9Chartreuse1

    Raw and real movie based on a true story!

    Troubled teen Kayla Adams' parents send her to juvenile detention center in Utah to get her the help she needs. Trouble is the people who run the facility need more help than she does! This was one of the BEST Lifetime movies this year acted with gritty realism! The acting, script and directing were top-notch. Kudos to Kelcey and Morgan for nailing their roles. Highly recommended!!!
    10cdstokley

    RIVETING!!

    I wasn't sure I wanted to watch this movie. I was thinking to myself I hope to God this is not a true story. I was disgusted at the treatment of the girls and the whole time I was watching I was thinking at how I would have handled the situation if I were in it. I don't think I could have refrained from punching someone in the face the minute my parents left me there and was taken in for the medical exam which was more like a strip search in a major prison. When I am done with this review I will be surfing the net to see if there were charges brought up against Ms. Connie (played by Camryn Manheim) I certainly hope so. I also hope the place was closed down and someone sued them.
    henry999-1

    Cast billing - fixed

    There's something very odd going on here. The 'Storyline' begins

    > Tells the story of Kayla Adams ...

    OK. But when we look at the list of 'Top cast' we see 18 actors - but there is no character called 'Kayla'. So, let's go to 'Full Cast & Crew'; what do we find there? A list of _24_ actors - but still no 'Kayla'. Finally, down at the bottom, in the 'Rest of cast listed alphabetically' we find Kelcey Mawema, portraying Kayla Adams.

    Is Kelcey Mawema not the star of this picture? What in the world is going on with this billing?!?

    HA HA -- now they hve fixed it!
    7Jamea-4

    Intense movie

    When I first heard about this movie I was not sure about it but then I decided to watch it and after half of watching it I realised It's a movie for everyone it's an intense movie which is not for children and definelty not for young teens. It's hard to watch a lot of cruel things that was happining in the movie and when you realise that the same thing happens to some tennager every year, after this I got better inspiration to do whatever it takes to help teenagers around me so they would get into a places like this. I recomend you to watch this movie if you think your life is hard. And this movie will help you realise how much you have in life, even then when you think you don'th ave anything. But please do not watch this movie if you are sensitive psyche person.

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ústav strachu
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Happily Ever After Films
      • Lighthouse Pictures
      • MarVista Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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