Rules Don't Apply
Seen it?2016 | 127 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. 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 Pretty Woman, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 106K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Warren Beatty
- Warren BeattyHoward Hughes
- Lily CollinsMarla Mabrey
- Alden EhrenreichFrank Forbes
- Matthew BroderickLevar Mathis
- Annette BeningLucy Mabrey
- Alec BaldwinBob Maheu
- Haley BennettMamie Murphy
- Candice BergenNadine Henly
- Dabney ColemanRaymond Holliday
- Ed HarrisMr. Bransford