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Cruel Intentions

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description Cruel Intentions Overview

Cruel Intentions is a 1999 teen romantic drama set in New York City, centering on a group of affluent teenagers. The film adapts the 1782 novel *Les Liaisons dangereuses*, exploring themes of manipulation and desire among wealthy high school students. Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair star in this adaptation.

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info Cruel Intentions Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1999

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Is Cruel Intentions based on Les Liaisons dangereuses?

Yes. Roger Kumble's 1999 Columbia Pictures film moves the plot of the 18th-century French novel into the world of wealthy New York high-school students, with Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil at the center. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/60936)

Who plays the main characters in Cruel Intentions?

Ryan Phillippe plays Sebastian, Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Kathryn, Reese Witherspoon plays Annette, and Selma Blair plays Cecile. Those four performances anchor the 1999 film.

What is Sebastian and Kathryn's main scheme?

Sebastian and Kathryn turn seduction into a private contest, using Annette and Cecile as targets in their games of manipulation. The wager exposes how their wealthy New York social circle treats romance, reputation, and sex as tools.

What other Cruel Intentions titles follow the 1999 film?

The franchise includes Cruel Intentions 2, a 2001 direct-to-video prequel, and an eight-episode Prime Video series released in 2024. The television series was produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, and Original Film. [Prime Video announcement](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/cruel-intentions-series-trailer-november-streaming-prime-video)

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