Cruel Intentions
"In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love."
Originally released in 1999. Cruel Intentions is a drama/romance film. directed by Roger Kumble.
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Reese Witherspoon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (3,462 votes)
Budget
$10.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$76.3M
7.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,500,000
- Revenue
- $76,347,426
Production Companies
- Newmarket Capital Group
- Original Film
- Neal H. Moritz Productions
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 K...
Who directed Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble.
How long is Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Cruel Intentions released?
Cruel Intentions was released on March 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cruel Intentions?
The main cast of Cruel Intentions includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher.
Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?
Cruel Intentions has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 3,462 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.