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The Rules of Attraction
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The Rules of Attraction

2002-10-11 · 110 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance · Comedy

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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Directors
Roger Avary
Production companies
Kingsgate Films, Roger Avary Filmproduktion GmbH, Lionsgate
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,832,822

Top Cast

James Van Der BeekJames Van Der BeekSean Bateman
Shannyn SossamonShannyn SossamonLauren Hynde
Ian SomerhalderIan SomerhalderPaul Denton
Jessica BielJessica BielLara
Kate BosworthKate BosworthKelly
Jay BaruchelJay BaruchelHarry
Thomas Ian NicholasThomas Ian NicholasMitchell
Russell SamsRussell SamsRichard
Kip PardueKip PardueVictor
Joel MichaelyRaymond
Clifton Collins Jr.Clifton Collins Jr.Rupert
Clare KramerClare KramerCandice
Faye DunawayFaye DunawayMrs. Denton
Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzMrs. Jared
Colin BainColin BainDonald
Eric SzmandaEric SzmandaNYU Film Student
Chase HamptonTownie
Curtis AndersenCurtis AndersenGuy Rolling Keg
Quincy EvansDicky
Skyler StoneSkyler StoneQuinlivan

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