Movie · 1999
Is Cruel Intentions based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Cruel Intentions is based on the book Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind Cruel Intentions
Les Liaisons dangereuses
by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos · first published 1782 · epistolary fiction, libertine novel, erotica
1782 epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Other adaptations of Les Liaisons dangereuses
- Dangerous Liaisons (film, 1988)
- Valmont (film, 1989)
- Les liaisons dangereuses (film, 1959)
- Untold Scandal (film, 2003)
- Tempted (TV, 2018)
- Dangerous Liaisons (TV, 2022)
Common questions
Is Cruel Intentions based on a book?
Yes. Cruel Intentions is based on the book Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1782).
Who wrote the book Cruel Intentions is based on?
Les Liaisons dangereuses was written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and first published in 1782.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Les Liaisons dangereuses before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's books
- Cruel Intentions (TV, 2024)
- The Seduction (TV, 2025)