The Slaughter Rule (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Slaughter Rule is a 2003 sports drama directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $13,411 worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Slaughter Rule About?
The premise of The Slaughter Rule without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of his father, a grieving young man discovers a sense of purpose through football. After being unexpectedly cut from his high school team, he seeks a second chance with a small, unconventional six-man squad led by Gideon. As he trains with the roughneck team, he develops an unexpected connection with his teammates, confronting themes of male friendship and the realities of life in a remote, rural setting.
The Slaughter Rule Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- older male younger male relationship
- homoerotic friendship
- friendship between men
- montana
- masculinity
- football coach
- rancher's son
- american football
- homosexual subtext
- toxic relationship
- sleeping nude
- sex scene
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- living in a car
- drunkenness
- loneliness
- hand injury
- jukebox
- bloody nose
- headlamp
- writing on someone's body
- black eye
- fight
- kiss
- questionable suicide
- small town life
- sports drama
- insulin injection
- coming of age drama
- young love
- flushing condom
- football player as protagonist
- straight actor playing possibly gay character
- surrogate father
- teenage male protagonist
- non sexual male nudity
- barmaid
- bribery
- rural life
- native american drumming circle
- country dancing
- football drama
- gay innuendo
- football locker shower
- local tavern
- resemblance
- male bonding
- white man indian relationship
- western music
- native american football team
- country western singer
The Director of The Slaughter Rule
Directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith.
- Co-director Alex Smith
- Co-director Andrew J. Smith
More from Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith
More films directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith, best-rated first: Walking Out and Winter in the Blood.
The Slaughter Rule Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Slaughter Rule 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Slaughter Rule Plot Summary
What happens in The Slaughter Rule from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the charming small-town setting of Blue Springs, Montana, high school senior Roy Chutney finds himself grappling with feelings of emotional detachment. His tumultuous relationship with his mother, Evangeline, compounded by his father’s prolonged absence, has left him with deep emotional scars. The news of his father’s death hits him hard, especially as he also faces the sting of being cut from the school football team, further diminishing his self-worth.
Full summary
The whole story of The Slaughter Rule, scene by scene
The Slaughter Rule Box Office
The Slaughter Rule grossed $13,411 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.4K
- US & Canada
- $13.4K
The Slaughter Rule Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Slaughter Rule.
How Well Do You Know The Slaughter Rule?
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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What is Roy Chutney's primary emotional struggle throughout the film?
Cars in The Slaughter Rule
23 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford F-Series and the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1989 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role -
1968 Ford Bronco Minor role -
1983 Ford Econoline Minor role
The Slaughter Rule Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Drive to Dream” and “Tiro de gracia”.
- Also known as
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- Drive to Dream
- Tiro de gracia
- Ο Κανόνας της Σφαγής
- В погоне за мечтой
- 残酷的规则
- Закон бійні
- Le regole del riscatto
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The Slaughter Rule FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Slaughter Rule, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Slaughter Rule?
The Slaughter Rule runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Slaughter Rule released?
The Slaughter Rule was released on January 8, 2003.
Who directed The Slaughter Rule?
The Slaughter Rule was directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith.
More films by Alex Smith How much did The Slaughter Rule make at the box office?
The Slaughter Rule grossed $13,411 worldwide.
How is The Slaughter Rule rated?
The Slaughter Rule has 65 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The Slaughter Rule have a post-credit scene?
No. The Slaughter Rule has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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