Cruel Intentions (1999)

  • R
  • 02/25/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 38m

In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.

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.

Roger Kumble

Director, Screenplay

Choderlos de Laclos

Novel

Cast

Ryan Phillippe's headshot

Ryan Phillippe

Sebastian Valmont
Sarah Michelle Gellar's headshot

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Kathryn Merteuil
Reese Witherspoon's headshot

Reese Witherspoon

Annette Hargrove
Selma Blair's headshot

Selma Blair

Cecile Caldwell
Louise Fletcher's headshot

Louise Fletcher

Helen Rosemond
Joshua Jackson's headshot

Joshua Jackson

Blaine Tuttle
Eric Mabius's headshot

Eric Mabius

Greg McConnell
Sean Patrick Thomas's headshot

Sean Patrick Thomas

Ronald Clifford

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