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Comedy drama
The Rules of the Game (1950): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Rules of the Game is a 1950 comedy drama directed by Jean Renoir, starring Marcel Dalio, Paulette Dubost and Julien Carette. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Critics gave it 99 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Janus Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Rules of the Game About?
The premise of The Rules of the Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a weekend hunting party, a group of wealthy Parisians finds their lives and relationships exposed as societal facades begin to fall away. Hidden desires and romantic entanglements surface, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed order of their privileged world. As the lines between the upper class and the servants become increasingly blurred, a web of secrets and deception leads to unexpected and dramatic consequences for everyone involved.
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Cast & crew
The Rules of the Game Cast
Marcel Dalio leads the cast, with Paulette Dubost and Julien Carette. Directed by Jean Renoir; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jean Renoir
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The Rules of the Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Rules of the Game 99 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 99 Metascore
User score 7.8
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Plot
The Rules of the Game Plot Summary
What happens in The Rules of the Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As aviator André Jurieux lands at Le Bourget Airfield near Paris, he finds himself engulfed in the heavy burden of unreciprocated love, akin to a storm cloud looming overhead. The absence of Christine, the Austrian-French noblewoman who possesses his heart, torments him, leaving him feeling isolated and vulnerable. His friend Octave tries to offer some comfort, yet their friendship cannot ease the sting of rejection. At the same time, Christine listens to André’s heartfelt broadcast from her Paris apartment, accompanied by her discreet maid Lisette.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rules of the Game, scene by scene
Quiz
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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FAQ
The Rules of the Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Rules of the Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rules of the Game?
The Rules of the Game runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Rules of the Game released?
The Rules of the Game was released on April 8, 1950.
Who directed The Rules of the Game?
The Rules of the Game was directed by Jean Renoir.
More films by Jean Renoir Who is in the cast of The Rules of the Game?
The Rules of the Game stars Marcel Dalio, Paulette Dubost and Julien Carette, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Rules of the Game rated?
The Rules of the Game has 99 on Metacritic.
Does The Rules of the Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rules of the Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Rules of the Game in?
The original language of The Rules of the Game is French.
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