The Rules of Attraction
“We all run on instinct”
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.
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The Rules of Attraction (2002) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-07
Top Cast
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James Van Der Beek
Sean Bateman
Shannyn Sossamon
Lauren Hynde
Ian Somerhalder
Paul Denton
Jessica Biel
Lara
Kate Bosworth
Kelly
Jay Baruchel
Harry
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Mitchell
Russell Sams
Richard
Kip Pardue
Victor
Joel Michaely
Raymond
Clifton Collins Jr.
Rupert
Clare Kramer
Candice
Faye Dunaway
Mrs. Denton
Swoosie Kurtz
Mrs. Jared
Colin Bain
Donald
Eric Szmanda
NYU Film Student
Chase Hampton
Townie
Curtis Andersen
Guy Rolling Keg
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.96x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Avary
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Avary
- Original Score
- Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu, tomandandy
- Original Title
- The Rules of Attraction
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.8M
- Production Studios
- Kingsgate Films, Roger Avary Filmproduktion GmbH, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Avary
Roger Avary, Bret Easton Ellis
Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu, tomandandy
Robert Brinkmann
Sharon Rutter
Greg Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Avary
Director
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Robert Brinkmann
Director of Photography
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Greg Shapiro
Producer
Sharon Rutter
Editor
Andy Milburn
Original Music Composer
Tom Hajdu
Original Music Composer
Roger Avary
Screenplay
tomandandy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rules of Attraction
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rules of Attraction about?
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.
Who directed The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction was directed by Roger Avary.
Who stars in The Rules of Attraction?
The principal cast of The Rules of Attraction includes James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth.
When was The Rules of Attraction released and how long is it?
The Rules of Attraction was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $11.8M at the worldwide box office (2.96 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Rules of Attraction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rules of Attraction was composed by Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu, tomandandy.
Is The Rules of Attraction based on a book or true story?
The Rules of Attraction is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bret Easton Ellis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rules of Attraction?
The Rules of Attraction holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).