Cruel Intentions
1999, English. Directed by Roger Kumble.
In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 3,784 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Roger KumbleDirector
- Sarah Michelle GellarKathryn Merteuil
- Ryan PhillippeSébastian Valmont
- Reese WitherspoonAnnette Hargrove
- Selma BlairCecile Caldwell
- Louise FletcherHelen Rosemond
- Joshua JacksonBlaine Tuttle
- Sean Patrick ThomasRonald Clifford
- Swoosie KurtzDr. Greenbaum
- Christine BaranskiBunny Caldwell
- Tara ReidMarci Greenbaum
- Eric MabiusGreg McConnell
- Alaina Reed HallNurse
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roger Kumble
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $76M
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What Cruel Intentions is based on
Cruel Intentions is based on Les Liaisons dangereuses, a 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Novel · 1782
Les Liaisons dangereuses
By Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
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Cruel Intentions: quick answers
What comes after Cruel Intentions?
Next in the series: Cruel Intentions 2 (2000), Cruel Intentions 3 (2004), and Cruel Intentions (2024, TV series).
Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 3,784 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Cruel Intentions have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cruel Intentions. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cruel Intentions parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cruel Intentions is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cruel Intentions on?
Cruel Intentions is streaming on Netflix and Hulu in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel Intentions?
If you liked Cruel Intentions, try Lolita, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed.
Who directed Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions (1999) was directed by Roger Kumble and stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon.
What is Cruel Intentions based on?
Cruel Intentions is based on Les Liaisons dangereuses, a 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.