1999 · Feature Film

Cruel Intentions (1999)

Name: Cruel Intentions
Director: Roger Kumble
Released: 1999
Cast: Reese Witherspoon

Cruel Intentions is a 1999 feature film starring Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove, directed by Roger Kumble and produced by Neal H. Moritz. Released theatrically by Columbia, the project earned global recognition with a worldwide box office of $76M. Witherspoon's celebrated performance as Annette Hargrove remains a standout touchstone in modern American cinema.

Cruel Intentions (1999) poster starring Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove

Key Film Details

Role: Annette Hargrove
Release Year: 1999
Director: Roger Kumble
Producers: Neal H. Moritz
Studio / Distributor: Columbia
Box Office: $76M
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%

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Synopsis & Cultural Impact

A modern retelling of Les Liaisons Dangereuses set in privileged Manhattan prep-school society. Reese plays innocent Annette Hargrove opposite Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar. A seductive, stylish teen drama that became an instant cult classic.

Official Trailer: Cruel Intentions

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