The Rules of the Game

Name: The Rules of the Game
Released: 1939-07-09
Rating: 7.5

7.5/10 (678)

·1939· 110 min

Director: Jean Renoir

The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Jean Renoir

Octave

Marcel Dalio

Robert de la Cheyniest

Nora Gregor

Christine de la Cheyniest

Julien Carette

Marceau, le braconnier

Roland Toutain

André Jurieux

Paulette Dubost

Lisette, sa camériste

Gaston Modot

Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse

Mila Parély

Geneviève de Marras

Anne Mayen

Jackie, nièce de Christine

Eddy Debray

Corneille, le majordome

Odette Talazac

Madame de la Plante

Claire Gérard

Madame de la Bruyère

In brief

The Rules of the Game (1939) is a drama, comedy, romance film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 678 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 50min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rules of the Game online?

The Rules of the Game is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Rules of the Game?

The Rules of the Game runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).

What rating does The Rules of the Game have?

The Rules of the Game has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 678 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Rules of the Game from?

The Rules of the Game was released in 1939.