Rules of the Game (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2012, Rules of the Game is a documentary film directed by Joanne Postlewaite, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. For 900 years, Ashbourne plays a wild game of football on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. With goals three miles apart and obstacles spanning streets, rivers, and fields, 5000 residents partake. 'Rules of the Game' chronicles Dave Hart's comical and heartwarming quest to immerse himself in Ashbourne's culture and join the game as a local.
Who’s in it. Rules of the Game stars Dave Hart as Self - Presenter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rules of the Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rules of the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rules of the Game tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rules of the Game (2012)?
- In GB, Rules of the Game is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rules of the Game worth watching?
- Rules of the Game holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rules of the Game?
- Rules of the Game stars Dave Hart.
- When was Rules of the Game released?
- Rules of the Game was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.
