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The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

We all run on instinct

20026.21h 50m

Overview

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.

Directed by Roger Avary
Written by Bret Easton Ellis, Roger Avary
Produced by Greg Shapiro
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $11.8M

Top Cast

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Sean Bateman

Shannyn Sossamon

Shannyn Sossamon

Lauren Hynde

Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

Paul Denton

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Lara

Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth

Kelly

Jay Baruchel

Jay Baruchel

Harry

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Mitchell

Russell Sams

Russell Sams

Richard

Kip Pardue

Kip Pardue

Victor

J

Joel Michaely

Raymond

Themes & Keywords

suiciderapebased on novel or booklove trianglebisexualitycollegenew hampshiremultiple storylines

About The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 2002 exploring themes of suicide, rape, based on novel or book, love triangle, bisexuality, college. Directed by Roger Avary, it stars James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder. 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.

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