The Rules of Attraction(2002)
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The Rules of Attraction Synopsis
The incredibly spoiled and overprivileged students of Camden College are a backdrop for an unusual love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin and a bisexual classmate.
The Rules of Attraction (2002) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Roger Avary, released on October 11, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder and Jessica Biel. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 631 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Avary
- Writers:
- Bret Easton Ellis, Roger Avary
- Producers:
- Greg Shapiro
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Brinkmann
- Composer:
- Tom Hajdu
- Production:
- Kingsgate Films, Roger Avary Filmproduktion GmbH, Lionsgate
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,832,822
- Status:
- Released
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The Rules of Attraction Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Van Der Beek
as Sean Bateman
Shannyn Sossamon
as Lauren Hynde
Ian Somerhalder
as Paul Denton
Jessica Biel
as Lara
Kate Bosworth
as Kelly
Jay Baruchel
as Harry
Thomas Ian Nicholas
as Mitchell
Russell Sams
as Richard
Kip Pardue
as Victor
- Joel Michaely
Joel Michaely
as Raymond
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Rupert
Clare Kramer
as Candice
Key crew
Directed by Roger Avary, written by Bret Easton Ellis and Roger Avary, produced by Greg Shapiro.
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The Rules of Attraction Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 631 ratings.
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The Rules of Attraction – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rules of Attraction online?
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The Rules of Attraction (2002) is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rules of Attraction?
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The main cast of The Rules of Attraction (2002) includes James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel and Kate Bosworth. The film was directed by Roger Avary. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rules of Attraction released?
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The Rules of Attraction was released on October 11, 2002 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Rules of Attraction worth watching?
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The Rules of Attraction (2002) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 631 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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