Movie

Cruel Intentions

“In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.”

★ 6.8(3,585)19991h 37m

Cruel Intentions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roger Kumble
Release date: 1999-03-05
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $76,347,426
Budget: $10,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Newmarket Capital Group
Part of: Cruel Intentions Collection

Cruel Intentions — trailer

About Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Roger Kumble, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 3,585 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cruel Intentions in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Sean Patrick Thomas

Ronald Clifford

Swoosie Kurtz

Dr. Greenbaum

Christine Baranski

Bunny Caldwell

Alaina Reed Hall

Nurse

Deborah Offner

Mrs. Michalak

Themes & keywords

betvirgindrug abusesibling relationshipbased on novel or booksexual obsessionupper classcynicsadisticeroticisminnocencecocainemanipulationseductionlove letter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cruel Intentions in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Cruel Intentions on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Cruel Intentions on Netflix?+

Cruel Intentions is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Cruel Intentions?+

Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Cruel Intentions?+

Cruel Intentions stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Louise Fletcher.

When did Cruel Intentions come out?+

Cruel Intentions is a 1999 movie directed by Roger Kumble.

What genre is Cruel Intentions?+

Cruel Intentions is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Cruel Intentions?+

Cruel Intentions was directed by Roger Kumble.