Where to watch Cruel Intentions (1999) tonight
Cruel Intentions (1999) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 3,770 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- March 5, 1999
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 3,770 votes
- Director
- Roger Kumble
- Starring
- Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Hulu (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Cruel Intentions?
- Cruel Intentions is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Cruel Intentions rated?
- Cruel Intentions is rated R in the US.
- Is Cruel Intentions a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Cruel Intentions?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Hulu (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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