Cruel Intentions
Seen it?1999 | 97 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 7 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 14 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$76 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Kumble
- Sarah Michelle GellarKathryn Merteuil
- Ryan PhillippeSébastian Valmont
- Reese WitherspoonAnnette Hargrove
- Selma BlairCecile Caldwell
- Louise FletcherHelen Rosemond
- Joshua JacksonBlaine Tuttle
- Sean Patrick ThomasRonald Clifford
- Swoosie KurtzDr. Greenbaum
- Christine BaranskiBunny Caldwell
- Tara ReidMarci Greenbaum