Andre Gonzales
8/10Great movie. It's a pretty raunchy movie. It has a great storyline. Very sad as well.
Reviewed on May 12, 2023
Cruel Intentions(1999)
In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.
6.8(3,678)1h 37m1999-03-05
DramaRomance
Cruel Intentions Synopsis
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.
Cruel Intentions (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Roger Kumble, released on March 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3,678 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Kumble
- Writers:
- Roger Kumble, Choderlos de Laclos
- Producers:
- Neal H. Moritz
- Cinematographer:
- Theo van de Sande
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Neal H. Moritz Productions
- Budget:
- $10,500,000
- Revenue:
- $76,347,426
- Status:
- Released
Cruel Intentions (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cruel Intentions before you stream it.
Cruel Intentions Cast & Crew
Main 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
Swoosie Kurtz
as Dr. Greenbaum
Christine Baranski
as Bunny Caldwell
Alaina Reed Hall
as Nurse
Deborah Offner
as Mrs. Michalak
Key crew
Directed by Roger Kumble, written by Roger Kumble and Choderlos de Laclos, produced by Neal H. Moritz.
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Cruel Intentions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3,678 ratings.
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Cruel Intentions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cruel Intentions online?
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Cruel Intentions (1999) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cruel Intentions?
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The main cast of Cruel Intentions (1999) includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Louise Fletcher. The film was directed by Roger Kumble. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cruel Intentions released?
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Cruel Intentions was released on March 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?
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Cruel Intentions (1999) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3,678 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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