Cruel Intentions
“In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-04
Top Cast
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
Kathryn Merteuil
Ryan Phillippe
Sébastian Valmont
Reese Witherspoon
Annette Hargrove
Selma Blair
Cecile Caldwell
Louise Fletcher
Helen Rosemond
Joshua Jackson
Blaine Tuttle
Eric Mabius
Greg McConnell
Sean Patrick Thomas
Ronald Clifford
Swoosie Kurtz
Dr. Greenbaum
Christine Baranski
Bunny Caldwell
Alaina Reed Hall
Nurse
Deborah Offner
Mrs. Michalak
Tara Reid
Marci Greenbaum
Herta Ware
Mrs. Sugarman
Hiep Thi Le
Mai-Lee
Charlie O'Connell
Court Reynolds
Fred Norris
Meter Maid
Ginger Williams
Clorissa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lisbon
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 3, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.27x
+$65.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Kumble
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Kumble
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur, Richard Ashcroft, John Ottman
- Original Title
- Cruel Intentions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.3M
- Production Studios
- Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Neal H. Moritz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Kumble
Roger Kumble, Choderlos de Laclos
Edward Shearmur, Richard Ashcroft, John Ottman
Theo van de Sande, Michael A. Allowitz
Jeff Freeman
Neal H. Moritz, Michael Fottrell
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Kumble
Director
Neal H. Moritz
Producer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Jeff Freeman
Editor
Jon Gary Steele
Production Design
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Roger Kumble
Screenplay
Denise Wingate
Costume Design
Dustin Meier
Stunt Coordinator
Shane Dixon
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Ashcroft
Original Music Composer
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Mat Beck
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Intentions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.
Who directed Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble.
Who stars in Cruel Intentions?
The principal cast of Cruel Intentions includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher.
When was Cruel Intentions released and how long is it?
Cruel Intentions was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $76.3M at the worldwide box office (7.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Intentions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Intentions was composed by Edward Shearmur, Richard Ashcroft, John Ottman.
Is Cruel Intentions based on a book or true story?
Cruel Intentions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Choderlos de Laclos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).