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Movie Info

Release Date: March 05, 1999
Runtime: 98 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $10,500,000
Revenue: $76,347,426
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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54%
Tomatometer
56
56/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
3,519 votes
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6.8/10
IMDb
219,698 votes
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Cruel Intentions

1999

"Desire ignites, trust shatters, hearts are toys."

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Drama Romance 98 min 6.8/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $10,500,000
Revenue: $76,347,426
Profit $65,847,426
ROI +627.1% (7.3x)

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #love 128 #sibling relationship 100 #antagonistic 53 #manipulation 22 #cocaine 21 #drug abuse 18 #incest 18 #addiction 17 #seduction 16 #eroticism 16 #upper class 14 #clinical 14 #sexual obsession 10 #innocence 10

Trivia & Fun Facts about Cruel Intentions

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  • In a subtle nod to the film's themes of manipulation and seduction, the character Sebastian is seen reading 'Dangerous Liaisons', a novel that similarly explores the intricacies of deceit and romance.

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  • Sarah Michelle Gellar's portrayal of Kathryn Merteuil was initially intended to be a smaller role, but her audition impressed the filmmakers so much that they expanded her character significantly.

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  • During a scene where Sebastian and Kathryn discuss their manipulative games, a background character can be seen wearing a shirt that inadvertently depicts a continuity error, as it features a different logo from the one shown earlier in the film.

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  • Ryan Phillippe's character, Sebastian, has a connection to the 1995 film 'The Way of the Gun', which also features a narrative centered around complex relationships and moral ambiguity.

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  • The soundtrack of 'Cruel Intentions' was notable for its mix of popular late-90s rock and alternative tracks, which helped to define the film's edgy aesthetic and resonate with its target audience.

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