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Rules of Lies

2006Movie1 h 59 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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Story

33-year-old Roman decides to tackle his drug addiction by undergoing group therapy as part of a community holed up on an isolated farm in the Šumava mountains. Twelve people, men and women of varying ages and social status, voluntarily subject themselves to a tough regime under the supervision of three therapists. Many of them have stared death in the face already – overdoses, suicide attempts, and aggression heightened by the use of hard drugs, outwardly affecting even the strongest of them. Each brings something of his past into the group, which he has to experience again, both for himself and for those assembled. Past anguish, wrongs and guilt give rise to new problems: in this thickening atmosphere of suspicion and lies, who can still be trusted? This intimate psychological drama deliberately sets out to break up the tight narrative form through retrospectives in which we learn about the past life of each individual.

Feels like

  • Intense Psychological Drama
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Addiction Recovery Realism
  • Claustrophobic Group Therapy
  • Czech New Wave Cinema
  • Heavy Dialogue Focus
  • Dark and Bleak Atmosphere
  • Ensemble Cast Performance
  • Trauma and Guilt Exploration

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Produced by
Radim Procházka

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Facts

November 29, 2006 · 1 h 59 min · Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Violence

Released
November 29, 2006
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance
Original language
Czech
Made in
Czechia
Available in
75 countries

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Where can I stream Rules of Lies?

In the United States, Rules of Lies streams on DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Rules of Lies worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Rules of Lies good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch Rules of Lies?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Rules of Lies in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.