CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 2h 59m

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The pen is mightier than the sword.

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A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Directed byMarianne Elliott

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 59m
Language
EN
Released
June 25, 2026
Studios
National Theatre

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8 videos
Lesley, Aidan and Monica talk Les Liaisons Dangereuses | National Theatre Live

Lesley, Aidan and Monica talk Les Liaisons Dangereuses | National Theatre Live

Lesley Manville first filmed show! #LesLiaisonsDangereuses #ntlive

Lesley Manville first filmed show! #LesLiaisonsDangereuses #ntlive

Monica Barbaro talks choreography on #LesLiaisonsDangereuses #ntlive

Monica Barbaro talks choreography on #LesLiaisonsDangereuses #ntlive

Les Liaisons Dangereuses with Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville | Official Trailer

Les Liaisons Dangereuses with Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville | Official Trailer

'Genuinely one of the best things I've ever seen' 🙌 #NationalTheatre #LondonTheatre #Review

'Genuinely one of the best things I've ever seen' 🙌 #NationalTheatre #LondonTheatre #Review

Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Audience Reactions | National Theatre

Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Audience Reactions | National Theatre

A game of love, lies and social warfare. 🥵 #AidanTurner #LesleyManville #LesLiaisonsDangereuses

A game of love, lies and social warfare. 🥵 #AidanTurner #LesleyManville #LesLiaisonsDangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Official Trailer | National Theatre

Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Official Trailer | National Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Vicomte de Valmont

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Marquise de Merteuil

Monica Barbaro

Monica Barbaro

Madame de Tourvel

Darragh Hand

Darragh Hand

Chevalier Danceny

Cat Simmons

Cat Simmons

Madame de Volanges

Hannah van der Westhuysen

Hannah van der Westhuysen

Cécile Volanges

Ali Goldsmith

Ali Goldsmith

Major-Domo / Dancer

Gabrielle Drake

Gabrielle Drake

Madame de Rosemonde

Nandi Bhebhe

Nandi Bhebhe

Julie / Understudy Madame de Tourvel

Sharif Afifi

Sharif Afifi

Azolan / Understudy Vicomte de Valmont

Creative team
Directed by
Marianne Elliott
Marianne Elliott

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