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Cruel Intentions (1999)

โ€œIn the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 3,695 votes 1h 37m r RomanceDrama

#49 of 105 films from 1999 #663 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Roger Kumble ยท Written by Roger Kumble, Choderlos de Laclos

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Overview

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.

Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellaras Kathryn Merteuil
Ryan Phillippeas Sรฉbastian Valmont
Reese Witherspoonas Annette Hargrove
Selma Blairas Cecile Caldwell
Louise Fletcheras Helen Rosemond
Joshua Jacksonas Blaine Tuttle
Eric Mabiusas Greg McConnell
Sean Patrick Thomasas Ronald Clifford
Alaina Reed Hallas Nurse
Hiep Thi Leas Mai-Lee
Deborah Offneras Mrs. Michalak
Tara Reidas Marci Greenbaum
Drew Snyderas Headmaster Hargrove
Herta Wareas Mrs. Sugarman

Facts

Release dateMarch 5, 1999
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,500,000
Box office$76,347,426 (7.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0139134

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Questions

How long is Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 3,695 votes, which places it #49 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 54%) and #663 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble. Other well-rated titles by the same director: After We Collided (2020), Beautiful Disaster (2023), Falling Inn Love (2019).
Who stars in Cruel Intentions?
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kathryn Merteuil; Ryan Phillippe as Sรฉbastian Valmont; Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove; Selma Blair as Cecile Caldwell; Louise Fletcher as Helen Rosemond; Joshua Jackson as Blaine Tuttle.
What is Cruel Intentions rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cruel Intentions?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11892.

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