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Cruel Intentions (1999)

English romance film directed by Roger Kumble

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 37m 97 min
Released
1999
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 1999. It is directed by Roger Kumble and stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon.

Cast and crew

Director
Roger Kumble
Cinematography
Theo van de Sande
Written by
Roger Kumble
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz
Production
Original Film, Newmarket Capital Group, Columbia Pictures
Distribution
InterCom, Netflix, Sony Pictures Releasing

Box office, awards and more

Box office
$75.9 million
Based on
Les Liaisons dangereuses
Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Long Island, New York City, Toronto

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1999
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Cruel Intentions?

Cruel Intentions has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes, or 97 min.

When did Cruel Intentions release?

Cruel Intentions released in 1999.

Who directed Cruel Intentions?

Cruel Intentions is directed by Roger Kumble.

Who is in the cast of Cruel Intentions?

The cast of Cruel Intentions includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher and Joshua Jackson.

Where can I watch Cruel Intentions online?

Cruel Intentions streams on Netflix.

How much did Cruel Intentions earn at the box office?

Cruel Intentions grossed $75.9 million.

What is Cruel Intentions rated in the US?

Cruel Intentions is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Cruel Intentions based on a true story or a book?

Cruel Intentions is based on Les Liaisons dangereuses.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.