

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.
Cruel Intentions (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Roger Kumble. It stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Reese Witherspoon. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 3,644 votes.

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

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Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair, and was directed by Roger Kumble.
Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
Cruel Intentions was released in 1999.
Cruel Intentions is a drama and romance film.
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