The Rules of Attraction (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, The Rules of Attraction is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Roger Avary, running about 110 minutes. “We all run on instinct” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The incredibly spoiled and overprivileged students of Camden College are a backdrop for an unusual love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin and a bisexual classmate.
Who’s in it. The Rules of Attraction stars James Van Der Beek as Sean Bateman, Shannyn Sossamon as Lauren Hynde, Ian Somerhalder as Paul Denton and Jessica Biel as Lara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Rules of Attraction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rules of Attraction page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rules of Attraction tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rules of Attraction (2002)?
- In US, The Rules of Attraction is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rules of Attraction worth watching?
- The Rules of Attraction holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rules of Attraction?
- The Rules of Attraction stars James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel and Kate Bosworth.
- When was The Rules of Attraction released?
- The Rules of Attraction was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.