Movies like Dangerous Liaisons

Amadeus, which tells the story of rival composers Mozart and Salieri, delves into the darker aspects of jealousy and obsession in a period setting, much like Dangerous Liaisons. It offers a dramatic slice of history combined with exceptional performances.

Cruel Intentions is a modern reimagining of the same source material as Dangerous Liaisons, the novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Set amongst wealthy teenagers in New York City, this film retains the themes of seduction, betrayal, and power games that fans of Dangerous Liaisons will find familiar.

While less focused on the direct element of manipulation, Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette offers a sumptuous look into the lives of French aristocracy on the brink of revolution. Its stunning visuals will captivate viewers who appreciated the opulent setting of Dangerous Liaisons.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Age of Innocence captures the essence of upper-class society and the repressed desires that simmer beneath the polished surface. This film, like Dangerous Liaisons, explores themes of passion and societal expectations, set in the Gilded Age of New York.

Although set in the Danish court, A Royal Affair shares with Dangerous Liaisons a narrative rich in political and sexual intrigue, revealing the complex interplay between personal desires and public appearances during a significant historical period.

Released just a year after Dangerous Liaisons, Valmont is another adaptation of 'Les Liaisons dangereuses.' With a different cast and approach, it still appeals to those interested in the opulent settings and intricate romantic manipulations of the 18th-century French aristocracy.