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Cruel Intentions

R1h 37m1999Roger Kumble
IMDb: 6.8/10Rotten: 55%Metacritic: 56/100
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"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.

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BetVirginDrug AbuseSibling RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookSexual ObsessionUpper ClassCynicSadisticEroticism

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What is Cruel Intentions (1999) 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 stars in Cruel Intentions?

Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (Kathryn Merteuil), Ryan Phillippe (Sébastian Valmont), Reese Witherspoon (Annette Hargrove), Selma Blair (Cecile Caldwell), Louise Fletcher (Helen Rosemond). The film was directed by Roger Kumble.

How long is Cruel Intentions?

Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?

Cruel Intentions holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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