# Dangerous Liaisons (1988) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dangerous-liaisons-1988/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Stephen Frears |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

Dangerous Liaisons (1988) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Early Reeves among Close and Malkovich — Frears’ period intrigue remains a prestige classic. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Stephen Frears.

## Celluloid verdict

Early Reeves among Close and Malkovich — Frears’ period intrigue remains a prestige classic.

## Synopsis

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 don’t go as planned.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, Swoosie Kurtz, Mildred Natwick, Peter Capaldi, Joe Sheridan, Valerie Gogan

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: HBO Max
Japan: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?**
Dangerous Liaisons holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Early Reeves among Close and Malkovich — Frears’ period intrigue remains a prestige classic.

**What is Dangerous Liaisons about?**
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 don’t go as planned.

**Who directed Dangerous Liaisons?**
Dangerous Liaisons (1988) was directed by Stephen Frears.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dangerous Liaisons?**
78% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (74/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Dangerous Liaisons?**
Dangerous Liaisons is on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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