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Cruel Intentions (1999)

In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.

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Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.

Release Date
March 5, 1999
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
6.8/10 (3547 votes)

Director: Roger Kumble

Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher, Joshua Jackson, Eric Mabius, Sean Patrick Thomas

Collection: Cruel Intentions Collection

Production: Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Neal H. Moritz Productions
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Budget
$11M
Revenue
$76M
Full Cast (19 people)

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Andre Gonzales - 8/10

Great movie. It's a pretty raunchy movie. It has a great storyline. Very sad as well.

May 12, 2023

Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions

In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.

In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.

6.8
97 min

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/5/1999
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Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellar

as Kathryn Merteuil

Ryan Phillippe

as Sébastian Valmont

Reese Witherspoon

as Annette Hargrove

Selma Blair

as Cecile Caldwell

Louise Fletcher

as Helen Rosemond

Joshua Jackson

as Blaine Tuttle

Eric Mabius

as Greg McConnell

Sean Patrick Thomas

as Ronald Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cruel Intentions about?

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kath…

How long is Cruel Intentions?

1h 37m

When was Cruel Intentions released?

March 5, 1999

Who directed Cruel Intentions?

Roger Kumble

Who stars in Cruel Intentions?

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon

What genre is Cruel Intentions?

Drama, Romance

Is Cruel Intentions available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel