The Rules of the Game (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1939, The Rules of the Game is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A weekend at a marquis’ country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances.
Who’s in it. The Rules of the Game stars Nora Gregor as Christine de la Cheyniest, Paulette Dubost as Lisette, sa camériste, Mila Parély as Geneviève de Marras and Odette Talazac as Madame de la Plante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Rules of the Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion 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 The Rules of the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rules of the Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rules of the Game (1939)?
- In US, The Rules of the Game is available to stream on Criterion 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 The Rules of the Game worth watching?
- The Rules of the Game holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rules of the Game?
- The Rules of the Game stars Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mila Parély, Odette Talazac and Claire Gérard.
- When was The Rules of the Game released?
- The Rules of the Game was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.