The Rules of the Game(1939)
La Règle du jeu
The Rules of the Game Synopsis
The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.
The Rules of the Game (1939) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, released on July 9, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jean Renoir, Marcel Dalio, Nora Gregor and Julien Carette. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 678 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Renoir
- Writers:
- Jean Renoir, Carl Koch
- Producers:
- Jean Renoir
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Bachelet
- Composer:
- Joseph Kosma
- Production:
- La Nouvelle Edition Francaise, Franco London Films
- Budget:
- $8,850,000
- Revenue:
- $273,520
- Status:
- Released
The Rules of the Game (1939) Trailer
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The Rules of the Game Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Rules of the Game.
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Observations on Film Art: THE RULES OF THE GAME
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Jean Renoir Introduces The Rules of the Game
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The Rules of the Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Renoir
as Octave
Marcel Dalio
as Robert de la Cheyniest
Nora Gregor
as Christine de la Cheyniest
Julien Carette
as Marceau, le braconnier
Roland Toutain
as André Jurieux
Paulette Dubost
as Lisette, sa camériste
Gaston Modot
as Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse
Mila Parély
as Geneviève de Marras
Anne Mayen
as Jackie, nièce de Christine
Eddy Debray
as Corneille, le majordome
Odette Talazac
as Madame de la Plante
Claire Gérard
as Madame de la Bruyère
Key crew
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Jean Renoir and Carl Koch, produced by Jean Renoir.
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The Rules of the Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 678 ratings.
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The Rules of the Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rules of the Game online?
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The Rules of the Game (1939) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rules of the Game?
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The main cast of The Rules of the Game (1939) includes Jean Renoir, Marcel Dalio, Nora Gregor, Julien Carette and Roland Toutain. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rules of the Game released?
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The Rules of the Game was released on July 9, 1939 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Rules of the Game worth watching?
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The Rules of the Game (1939) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 678 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rules of the Game?
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