(Played by Ryan Phillippe) — Kathryn’s wealthy, charming stepbrother. He views the seduction of young women merely as a competitive sport, until a fateful bet shatters his emotional detachment.
If Sebastian fails, Kathryn wins his prized vintage 1956 Jaguar XK140. Cruel Intentions
An elite Manhattan prep school where prestige and power rule supreme. (Played by Ryan Phillippe) — Kathryn’s wealthy, charming
The narrative circles around a high-stakes, ruthless wager placed between Sebastian and Kathryn. Bored with their easily controlled environment, Kathryn offers Sebastian a tempting trade: An elite Manhattan prep school where prestige and
(Played by Reese Witherspoon) — The pure-hearted daughter of the headmaster who has written public essays about remaining pure until marriage. She becomes the ultimate target of a vicious game.
A modern-day adaptation of the classic 1782 epistolary novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons) by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
A provocative exploration of power dynamics, ruthless manipulation, social destruction, and the ultimate danger of forbidden love. 🎭 Main Characters & Cast