The Slaughter Rule (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2002, The Slaughter Rule is a drama film directed by Alex Smith, running about 112 minutes. “In life, every season counts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.
Who’s in it. The Slaughter Rule stars Ryan Gosling as Roy Chutney, David Morse as Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson, Clea DuVall as Skyla Sisco and Amy Adams as Doreen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Slaughter Rule has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slaughter Rule page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slaughter Rule tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slaughter Rule (2002)?
- In US, The Slaughter Rule is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slaughter Rule worth watching?
- The Slaughter Rule holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slaughter Rule?
- The Slaughter Rule stars Ryan Gosling, David Morse, Clea DuVall, Amy Adams and David Cale.
- When was The Slaughter Rule released?
- The Slaughter Rule was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.