Cruel Intentions
Directed by Roger Kumble
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.
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- carter2882January 24, 2026Cruel Intentions is one of the greatest romance films of all time. The film has an interesting and evil premise that will hook you in immediately. The cast is amazing in this film with all of them delivering incredible performances. The characters are kind of unlikeable but by the end become very loveable characters. The film is actually pretty intense by the end. The film also has a very heartbreaking ending that will leave you in tears. So overall this is an absolute classic masterpiece that is one of the greatest romance/Thriller movies of all time.
- Timeless CinemaApril 9, 2026This movie is cruel, sweet, erotic, and thrilling in a way that few films can ever be. With a story that holds up over repeat viewings, playing with morality and delivering some great points from start to finish. If you don't mind racy thrillers, this is a great watch.
- syntheteMarch 24, 2026The definition of a (very hot) mess. Funny and dramatic for half of its runtime, before crashing and burning just like Kathryn herself, and the script and direction is to blame. Still, very funny and sexy in the first half before becoming unintentionally funny and depressing in the end. One of the best girl-girl kiss scenes and close-up love-making scenes in cinema. Great photography and a fantastic time capsule pop soundtrack, and a pretty great score.
- Peter BickfordNovember 30, 2025Smart updating of Dangerous Liaisons moving it to the upscale young adult class of New York. Competent performances all around, and even a savvy soundtrack.
- CallumDecember 12, 2024Excellent Teen Angst crossed with power plays of a rich family
Cruel Intentions Trivia
Cruel Intentions was released on March 5, 1999.
Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble.
Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1h 37m.
Cruel Intentions was produced by Neal H. Moritz.
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.
The key characters in Cruel Intentions are Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Sébastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe), Annette Hargrove (Reese Witherspoon).
Cruel Intentions is rated R.
Cruel Intentions is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
Cruel Intentions has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.
Cruel Intentions had a budget of $10.5M.
Cruel Intentions has made $76.3M at the box office.