The Rules of Attraction 2002

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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.

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

as Raymond

Director:

Roger Avary

Writer:

Bret Easton Ellis, Roger Avary

Genres:

Drama,Romance,Comedy

Release Date:

2002 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Rules of Attraction

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

as Raymond

Clare Kramer

as Candice

Faye Dunaway

as Mrs. Denton

Swoosie Kurtz

as Mrs. Jared

Colin Bain

as Donald

Eric Szmanda

as NYU Film Student

Chase Hampton

as Townie

Curtis Andersen

as Guy Rolling Keg

Quincy Evans

as Dicky

Skyler Stone

as Quinlivan

Kavan Reece

as Handsome Dunce

Theresa Wayman

as Food Service Girl

Michael Ralph

as Guest

Noelle Evans

as Crack Whore

Fred Savage

as A Junkie Named Marc

Eric Stoltz

as Mr. Lawson

Anderson Goncalves

as Bertrand

Lucille M. Oliver

as Young Nurse

Paul Williams

as Duty Doctor

Drew Wood

as Jim from Dartmouth

Malcolm Galt

as Hacky Sack Guy

Cheyenne Wilbur

as Maitre D'

Ron Jeremy

as At the Player Piano

Holly Hollywood

as Undressed to Get Screwed

Amber Smith

as Undressed to Get Screwed

Alaina

as Undressed to Get Screwed

Trisha Uptown

as Undressed to Get Screwed

Hayley Keenan

as Claudia

Jesse Heiman

as Lucky Party Goer (uncredited)

Aurora Snow

as Masked Naked Girl at Party (uncredited)

Keren Woodward

as Self (uncredited)

C. Robert Cargill

as Bus Station Townie (uncredited)

Adam Robitel

as Dumb Guy from LA (uncredited)

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