Cruel Intentions 2 (2000)
After his precocious behavior has gotten him bounced out of one more in a string of exclusive private schools, 16-year old Sebastian Valmont has arrived in New York City to live with his father and stepmother. The cunning and handsome Sebastian may have met his match, however in his equally manipulative and beautiful stepsister Kathryn Merteuil.
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
5/10 (393 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Columbia TriStar Television
About Cruel Intentions 2
Released in 2000, "Cruel Intentions 2" is a drama that functions as a prequel. The story focuses on 16-year-old Sebastian Valmont, who moves to New York City to live with his father and stepmother after being expelled from multiple private schools. There, he encounters his stepsister Kathryn Merteuil, who shares his manipulative tendencies.
The film explores themes of manipulation within a private school setting. With a runtime of 87 minutes, it delves into the origins of the characters established in the original "Cruel Intentions." The movie has a lower average vote compared to its predecessor.
Audience and critical reception for "Cruel Intentions 2" indicates a mixed to negative response, with a 5 out of 10 score from 393 votes on one platform and 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. Its premise centers on the cunning dynamic between Sebastian and Kathryn as they navigate their new family arrangement.
Why you might be searching for Cruel Intentions 2
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One reviewer felt the film did not live up to the original, appearing to overcompensate in an attempt to surpass it, but ultimately failing.
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You can stream *Cruel Intentions 2* on Amazon Prime Video with ads. It is also available to rent or purchase on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. [whatsafterthemovie.com](https://www.whatsafterthemovie.com/movies/cruel-intentions2-2000)
No, *Cruel Intentions 2* is not based on a true story. It is a fictional prequel to the 1999 film *Cruel Intentions* and was originally developed as a television series called *Manchester Prep*. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2)
In the end of *Cruel Intentions 2*, Sebastian professes his love for Danielle, only to find out she doesn't feel the same way and had been working with Kathryn to dupe him. Defeated, Sebastian states, "If you can't beat them, join them," which leads to a threesome with Danielle and Kathryn, and a new alliance among the three to manipulate others. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2)
*Cruel Intentions 2* received generally negative reviews, with an 18% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While some viewers found it to be a "sexy romp," most critics and audiences considered it a "pointless rehash" with an inconsistent storyline, making it an average drama at best. [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cruel_intentions_2)