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Dangerous Liaisons

Directed by Stephen Frears · 1988 ·

Short answer

Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?

Yes. Dangerous Liaisons (1988) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
74 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · R15+ (Japan)
Cast
Glenn Close , John Malkovich , Michelle Pfeiffer , Uma Thurman , Swoosie Kurtz , Keanu Reeves , Mildred Natwick , Peter Capaldi , Joe Sheridan , Valerie Gogan
Language
English

Also known as Relaciones peligrosas Las amistades peligrosas Les Liaisons dangereuses Gefährliche Liebschaften Ligações Perigosas 危険な関係 위험한 관계 危险关系

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?

    Yes — Dangerous Liaisons earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Dangerous Liaisons: frequently asked questions

    Is Dangerous Liaisons worth watching?

    Yes. Dangerous Liaisons (1988) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Dangerous Liaisons?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Dangerous Liaisons?

    Dangerous Liaisons runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

    What is Dangerous Liaisons rated?

    Dangerous Liaisons is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Dangerous Liaisons?

    Dangerous Liaisons is directed by Stephen Frears and stars Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, Swoosie Kurtz.

    What is the Metascore for Dangerous Liaisons?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Dangerous Liaisons is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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