The Rules of the Game (1939)
Kernel Score: 84% · 653 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1939-07-09
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The Rules of the Game
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A weekend at a marquis’ country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances.
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Cast
- Jean Renoir as Octave
- Marcel Dalio as Robert de la Cheyniest
- Nora Gregor as Christine de la Cheyniest
- Julien Carette as Marceau, le braconnier
- Roland Toutain as André Jurieux
- Paulette Dubost as Lisette, sa camériste
- Gaston Modot as Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse
- Mila Parély as Geneviève de Marras
- Anne Mayen as Jackie, nièce de Christine
- Eddy Debray as Corneille, le majordome
The Rules of the Game FAQ
Is The Rules of the Game good?
The Rules of the Game has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 653 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Rules of the Game?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Rules of the Game rated?
The Rules of the Game is rated NR.
What movies are like The Rules of the Game?
If you liked The Rules of the Game, try The Enforcer, Ninotchka, Brother 2 and Pierrot le Fou.