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Rules Don't Apply

2016Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic605.5Rotten Tomatoes56%34%

A romantic, melancholic romance movie about show business and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Romance
  • Howard Hughes
  • 1950s Era
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Complex Characters
  • Forbidden Love
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

24 of 55

Crew

Directed by
Warren Beatty
Written by
Warren Beatty, Bo Goldman
Produced by
Brett Ratner, Warren Beatty, Molly Conners
Music by
Greg Orloff, Sarah Monat, Scott A. Jennings

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

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November 23, 2016 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released
November 23, 2016
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
89 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rules Don't Apply?"

Questions about Rules Don't Apply

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rules Don't Apply?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Rules Don't Apply from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 58 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rules Don't Apply worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Rules Don't Apply okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Rules Don't Apply good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Rules Don't Apply make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (5 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Was Rules Don't Apply a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 16% of its budget.