Making the Rules (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2014, Making the Rules is a drama and romance film directed by Jimbo Lee, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of Abby is centered around the fast-paced days of being a successful sous-chef and her marriage to Matt, a loving husband. A sudden accident in the kitchen forces her to leave the job she loves, and worse, to forgo a dream promotion. As the hottest summer in L.A. history reaches its peak, she faces an extreme challenge: doing nothing. The summer intensifies as she confronts a growing emotional gulf between herself and her husband, much unsolicited advice from her prying girlfriend and the temptation of an old flame..
Who’s in it. Making the Rules stars Jaime Pressly as Abby, Robin Thicke as Shaun, Tygh Runyan as Matt and Joey Lauren Adams as Becca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Making the Rules has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Making the Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making the Rules tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making the Rules (2014)?
- In US, Making the Rules is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Making the Rules worth watching?
- Making the Rules holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making the Rules?
- Making the Rules stars Jaime Pressly, Robin Thicke, Tygh Runyan, Joey Lauren Adams and Frances Conroy.
- When was Making the Rules released?
- Making the Rules was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.
