Breaking All the Rules (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1985, Breaking All the Rules is a comedy and romance film directed by James Orr, running about 91 minutes. “She's got one last day to do everything one last time!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three robbers hide a stolen jewel inside a stuffed animal at one of the midway games in an amusement park. When Jack—a teen with a part-time summer job in the park—his best friend David and two girls hang out at the park, they get mixed up in the robbers' scheme to take back their jewel.

Who’s in it. Breaking All the Rules stars Carl Marotte as Jack, Carolyn Dunn as Debbie, Thor Bishopric as David and Rachel Hayward as Angie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Breaking All the Rules has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking All the Rules page.

If you liked it. Fans of Breaking All the Rules tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Breaking All the Rules (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking All the Rules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Breaking All the Rules worth watching?
Breaking All the Rules holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Breaking All the Rules?
Breaking All the Rules stars Carl Marotte, Carolyn Dunn, Thor Bishopric, Rachel Hayward and Michael Rudder.
When was Breaking All the Rules released?
Breaking All the Rules was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.