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Cruel Intentions

1999Movie1 h 37 minR

DramaRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic567.4Rotten Tomatoes55%80%

A deeply romantic, explicitly sexual drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Seductive Manipulation
  • Elite Prep School Satire
  • Toxic Romance
  • Sharp Witty Dialogue
  • Iconic Late 90s Aesthetic
  • Psychological Game of Power
  • Bittersweet Coming-of-Age
  • Stylized Sexual Thriller
  • Defining Soundtrack Era

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Roger Kumble
Written by
Choderlos de Laclos, Roger Kumble
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz
Music by
Richard Ashcroft, Edward Shearmur, John Ottman

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 1999 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
March 5, 1999
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$76 million
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Golddigger, Freudian Excuse, Casual Car Giveaway +9

  • Golddigger
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Casual Car Giveaway
  • Pervert Dad
  • Chinese Laborer
  • Sexual Karma
  • Unsuspectingly Soused
  • Color-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Camp Gay
  • Sinister Shades
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Some of My Best Friends Are X

12 of 117 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cruel Intentions?"

Questions about Cruel Intentions

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cruel Intentions?

NetflixHuluThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Cruel Intentions streams on Netflix and Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Cruel Intentions worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Cruel Intentions good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Cruel Intentions make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Was Cruel Intentions a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$76 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $76 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Cruel Intentions use?

GolddiggerFreudian ExcuseCasual Car GiveawayPervert DadChinese LaborerSexual KarmaUnsuspectingly SousedColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceCamp GaySinister ShadesDarker and EdgierSome of My Best Friends Are Xand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including Golddigger, Freudian Excuse, and Casual Car Giveaway.