Cruel Intentions (1999)
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.
Director: Roger Kumble
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 5, 1999
Cast
- Sarah Michelle Gellar - Kathryn Merteuil
- Ryan Phillippe - Sébastian Valmont
- Reese Witherspoon - Annette Hargrove
- Selma Blair - Cecile Caldwell
- Louise Fletcher - Helen Rosemond
- Joshua Jackson - Blaine Tuttle
- Eric Mabius - Greg McConnell
- Sean Patrick Thomas - Ronald Clifford
- Alaina Reed Hall - Nurse
- Hiep Thi Le - Mai-Lee
Screenplay
- Roger Kumble (Screenplay)
- Choderlos de Laclos (Novel)
Music: Edward Shearmur, Richard Ashcroft
Cinematography: Theo van de Sande
Editing: Jeff Freeman
Production: Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Neal H. Moritz Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $76M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters
Keywords
bet, virgin, drug abuse, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, sexual obsession, upper class, cynic, sadistic, eroticism, innocence, cocaine, manipulation, seduction, love letter
Trailer
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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 Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.
- Who directed Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble.
- Who stars in Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher, Joshua Jackson.
- How long is Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Cruel Intentions gross?
- Cruel Intentions grossed $76M worldwide.
- Where was Cruel Intentions produced?
- Cruel Intentions was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cruel Intentions?
- The themes of Cruel Intentions include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters.