The Rules of Attraction Image
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

Summary: Camden College. Sean Bateman is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest, as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde is, technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson, who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara, has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton, who used to date Lauren, is openly bisexual and attracted to Mitchell Allen, who's dating Candice to prove to Paul that he's not gay. Sean loves Lauren. Paul loves Sean. And Lauren may love Sean.
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: Rated R for strong sexual content, drug use, language and violent images. (edited from original NC-17 version)
Production: Kingsgate Films
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Countries: USA, Germany
Languages: English, German
Home Release Date: Feb 18, 2003
Director Credit
Roger Avary Director
Writer Credit
Bret Easton Ellis Novel "The Rules Of Attraction"
Roger Avary Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Ian Somerhalder Paul Denton
James Van Der Beek Sean Bateman
Shannyn Sossamon Lauren Hynde
Cast Credit
Clare Kramer Candice
Clifton Collins Jr. Rupert
Colin Bain Donald
Faye Dunaway Mrs. Denton
Jay Baruchel Harry
Jessica Biel Lara
Joel Michaely Raymond
Kate Bosworth Kelly
Kip Pardue Victor
Russell Sams Richard
Swoosie Kurtz Mrs. Jared
Thomas Ian Nicholas Mitchell
Producer Credit
Greg Shapiro Producer
James Deutch Executive Producer
Jeremiah Samuels Executive Producer
Marc Butan Executive Producer
Marsha Oglesby Executive Producer
Michael Paseornek Executive Producer
Roger Avary Executive Producer
Samuel Hadida Executive Producer
Tom Ortenberg Executive Producer
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