The Rules of Attraction
Seen it?2002 | 110 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Carnal Knowledge, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 262K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Avary
- James Van Der BeekSean Bateman
- Shannyn SossamonLauren Hynde
- Ian SomerhalderPaul Denton
- Jessica BielLara
- Kate BosworthKelly
- Jay BaruchelHarry
- Thomas Ian NicholasMitchell
- Russell SamsRichard
- Kip PardueVictor
- Joel MichaelyRaymond