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Rules Don't Apply

2016 | 127m | English

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It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey, under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes, arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes, who is engaged to be married to his seventh grade sweetheart and is a deeply religious Methodist. Their instant attraction not only puts their religious convictions to the test, but also defies Hughes' number one rule: No employee is allowed to have any relationship whatsoever with a contract actress. Hughes' behavior intersects with Marla and Frank in very separate and unexpected ways, and as they are drawn deeper into his bizarre world, their values are challenged and their lives are changed.
Release Date: Nov 23, 2016
Director: Warren Beatty
Writer: Warren Beatty, Bo Goldman
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Keywords eccentric, billionaire, driver, christian woman
Production Companies Shangri-La Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Demarest Films, Tatira, RatPac Entertainment, Considered Entertainment, Robson Orr Entertainment, Fiore Group, Windsor Media
Box Office Revenue: $3,900,000
Budget: $25,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Warren Beatty Howard Hughes
Lily Collins Marla Mabrey
Alden Ehrenreich Frank Forbes
Matthew Broderick Levar Mathis
Annette Bening Lucy Mabrey
Alec Baldwin Bob Maheu
Haley Bennett Mamie Murphy
Candice Bergen Nadine Henly
Dabney Coleman Raymond Holliday
Ed Harris Mr. Bransford
Martin Sheen Noah Dietrich
Paul Sorvino Vernon Scott
Oliver Platt Forester
Amy Madigan Mrs. Bransford
Taissa Farmiga Sarah Bransford
Michael Badalucco Solly
Steve Coogan Colonel Nigel Briggs
Megan Hilty Sally
Paul Schneider Richard Miskin
Chace Crawford Young Actor
Eileen Ryan Frank's Grandmother
Patrick Fischler Director
Ron Perkins Senator Ferguson
Peter MacKenzie Gene Handsaker
Julio Oscar Mechoso President Somoza
Hart Bochner Colonel Willis
Ashley Hamilton Rudolf
Caitlin Carver Marla Lookalike
Evan O'Toole Matt Mabrey
Holmes Osborne Cappy
Steven Mnuchin Merrill Lynch Executive
Ivar Brogger T.V. Newsman #1
Steve Tom TV Newsman #2
Dan Desmond Gladwin Hill
Karl Florine Air Traffic Controller
Madisyn Ritland Bella
Louise Linton Betty
Christine Marzano Carrie
Graham Beckel Wilbur
James Keane Tom
Andrew M. Chukerman Pianist
Michael Cavanaugh Methodist Minister
Bruce Gray Baptist Preacher
Josh Casaubon Marvin
Marshall Bell Colonel Maxwell
Kyle Bornheimer Concerned Orderly
Nate Mooney Orderly
Matt Griesser Orderly
Lauri Johnson Nurse
Geoff Pierson Merrill Lynch Executive
Evan Londo Ice Cream Kid
Michael Badalucco Solly the Barber
David 'Goldy' Goldsmith Chef
James Gleason Doctor Crone
Alan Daniels Hughes Staffer
Joe Cortese Mobster
George Russo Mobster
Joey Diaz Mobster
James Martin Kelly Mobster
Johnny Williams Mobster
Luis Fernandez-Gil Somoza's Aide
Joshua Malina Herb (uncredited)
Billy Graham Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robert E. Kerr Hughes Staffer (uncredited)
Robert Ratinoff Rolls Royce Chauffeur (uncredited)
Frank Scozzari RKO Studio Executive (uncredited)
Name Job
Joe Macaluso Dolly Grip
Billy Weber Editor
Robin Gonsalves Editor
David Rubin Casting
Valli O'Reilly Makeup Department Head
Sue Crosby Set Costumer
Jimmy Jay Key Costumer
Richard Ivan Mann Visual Effects Producer
Linda Matthews Costume Supervisor
Erik Bernstein Rigging Gaffer
Sarah Monat Foley, Foley Artist
Cesha Ventre Set Costumer
Greg Orloff Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David V. Butler Supervising Dialogue Editor, ADR Editor
Melissa Pryor Casting Associate
Don Coufal Boom Operator
Michael Bartol Production Supervisor
Mollie Stallman Second Second Assistant Director
Steven Milosavleski Graphic Designer
Bill Burns First Assistant Sound Editor
Jeff Wexler Sound Mixer
Doug Dole Best Boy Grip
Tommy Tieche First Assistant "A" Camera
Terri Greening Production Accountant
Jeannine Oppewall Production Design
Dianne Dreyer Script Supervisor
Cydney Cornell Hair Department Head
Nancy Haigh Set Decoration
Bruce Lomet Digital Intermediate
Will Kaplan Music Editor
Everette Webber Digital Intermediate
Don Rutherford Makeup Artist
Elliott Jobe Visual Effects Supervisor
Jennifer Bash Assistant Art Director
David Giammarco Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor
Darrell Hall Music Editor
Jack Taggart Ager/Dyer
John Scheele Visual Effects Supervisor
Donald Murphy First Assistant Director
Duff Miller Assistant Property Master
Mark Weissenfluh Leadman
Randy Singer Foley Mixer
Heather Arthur Stunts
Judith M. Brown Studio Teacher
Lee Perez-Gonzalez Production Secretary
Leslie Jones Editor
Will Riley Supervising Sound Editor
Michelle Dunton Script Researcher
AnnaRose Kern Hairstylist
Alex Knudsen Visual Effects Producer
Jerry C. Deats Key Grip
Leah Vautrot Key Makeup Artist
C. Susan Hall Assistant Costume Designer
Eric Richard Lasko Second Assistant Director
Sarah Contant Set Designer
Dan Pemberton Construction Coordinator
Larz Anderson Special Effects Supervisor
Gregory Lundsgaard Camera Operator
Shari LaFranchi Blakney Production Coordinator
Warren Beatty Story, Director, Screenplay
Caleb Deschanel Director of Photography
Bo Goldman Story
Albert Wolsky Costume Design
Brian Scofield Editor
Carol Kiefer Art Department Coordinator
BJ McDonnell Steadicam Operator
P. Scott Sakamoto Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator
François Duhamel Still Photographer
Conrad E. Palmisano Stunt Coordinator
Scott A. Jennings Sound Effects Editor
Deb Adair Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Dixie Webster-Davis Extras Casting
Name Title
Molly Conners Producer
Warren Beatty Producer
Brett Ratner Producer
Steve Bing Producer
Steven Mnuchin Producer
Sarah E. Johnson Producer
Christopher Woodrow Producer
Arnon Milchan Producer
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Reviews

Rangan
5.0

**A film director, his actress and her driver!** I kind of felt deja vu. I don't remember the title, but it was similar to this from the recent time, where it revolves around a taxi driver and a woman who wanted to be an actress. In this the distinct feature was the Beatty's role. After returning ... from the retirement, he's in business now. Directing it, as well as in one of the prominent characters. An 80 years old and still has left lots of spark in him. It was really a great comeback, yet the film is not fully convincing. Even though an enjoyable one, particularly for the awesome performances by all. The film was about Howard Hughes, but I don't know whether it is a biopic or just inspired by. Anyway, it was in the backdrop of Hollywood film industry. The story takes place between three characters, including a driver, film director and a wanted to be an actress. Triangular romance, but not exactly a romance film. Everything was drama, on the struggles between their professions. Often the narration jumps off to Hughes other business affairs. Overall, it comes back to the original path and takes us to the conclusion. A very slow screenplay. I'm used to such kind of narration, so I did not find any hard to finish it off. But it won't be same for others, especially if you are not interested in what the film plot deals with. And it is over two hours long. It covered everything it wanted to tell us. They should have avoided them, to make the film a bit quick which would have worked in its favour. Beatty is a very conscious man. Look at the Oscars, he knew the error, but while having a doubt, his partner hurried and announced the winner. I hope he makes another film very soon and stun everybody who criticised this one. _5/10_

May 16, 2024