Dangerous Liaisons (1988) movie poster

Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

"Lust. Seduction. Revenge. The game as you've never seen it played before."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 82% (RT: 91%, MC: 74) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 59m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (1,254 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
74
Cast
Glenn Close as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil
John Malkovich as Vicomte Sรฉbastien de Valmont
Michelle Pfeiffer as Madame Marie de Tourvel
Uma Thurman as Cรฉcile de Volanges
Swoosie Kurtz as Madame de Volanges
Keanu Reeves as Le Chevalier Raphael Danceny
Mildred Natwick as Madame de Rosemonde
Peter Capaldi as Azolan
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,254 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things donโ€™t go as planned. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1988 among dedicated fans.
  • Glenn Close spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Dangerous Liaisons is a 1988 drama, romance film directed by Stephen Frears. In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things donโ€™t go as planned.

The film has been rated by 1,254 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Dangerous Liaisons delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Dangerous Liaisons (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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