Cruel Intentions (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Cruel Intentions is a drama and romance film directed by Roger Kumble, running about 98 minutes. “In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kathryn Merteuil, Ryan Phillippe as Sebastian Valmont, Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove and Selma Blair as Cecile Caldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cruel Intentions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel Intentions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel Intentions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel Intentions (1999)?
- In US, Cruel Intentions is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?
- Cruel Intentions holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Louise Fletcher.
- When was Cruel Intentions released?
- Cruel Intentions was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.