Rule No. 1 (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2003, Rule No. 1 is a comedy and drama film directed by Oliver Ussing, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A drama comedy about 'fish-out-of-water' Caroline and her sister Sarah, both in their mid-twenties. Caroline is forced to leave her unfaithful boyfriend, and the only place she can crash is with her sister with whom she does not get along. Sarah graciously offers Caroline a tiny room in her apartment and decides to help her find Mr Right. Caroline isn't sure she's cut out for the dating game, but Sarah assures her there's nothing to it. Caroline is sent on a series of grueling and comic dates with everything from nimble pickup artists, to adventure sports freaks and a karaokesinging stockbroker. But in the end what the two sisters really find is themselves.
Who’s in it. Rule No. 1 stars Mira Wanting as Caroline Åkerwald, Susanne Juhász as Caroline Åkerwald, Lærke Winther as Johanne and Thomas Levin as Sebastian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rule No. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rule No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rule No. 1 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rule No. 1 (2003)?
- In US, Rule No. 1 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rule No. 1 worth watching?
- Rule No. 1 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rule No. 1?
- Rule No. 1 stars Mira Wanting, Susanne Juhász, Lærke Winther, Thomas Levin and Claes Bang.