A journey through the madhouse of wealth.

“Love, as it exists in society, is merely the mingling of two whims and the contact of two skins.”

The Rules of the Game is a micro story that makes a statement on a macro issue. When wealth and fame drive the culture of an entire nation, the cultural and economic scales will go off balance. The ridiculousness of the movie feels natural and fitting because of that imbalance. The humor is biting, the acting is convincing, and the whole thing is expertly directed. What does it say about our American culture when this 1939 French satirical film is still topical?

Run Time: 106 minutes

General Release: 1939

Director: Jean Renoir

Cast: Roland Toutain / Jean Renoir / Nora Gregor / Marcel Dalio

Language: French

Trailer: The following is a modern trailer of an old film, keep that in mind when viewing the trailer.