The Rules of Attraction(2002)

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Synopsis

During a semester at New England's exclusive and ultra-expensive Camden College, a sexual triangle emerges between Sean Bateman, the all-American looking guy who deals drugs on the side, Paul Owen, who's bisexual, and Paul's ex-girlfriend, Lauren. Sean grows obsessed with the pure Lauren because he thinks she's passing him passionate, anonymous love notes. At the same time, Paul keeps trying to get Sean into bed, while Lauren pines for Victor, who she believes is her dream man despite the fact he is studying abroad in Europe.
During a semester at New England's exclusive and ultra-expensive Camden College, a sexual triangle emerges between Sean Bateman, the all-American looking guy who deals drugs on the side, Paul Owen, who's bisexual, …
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In Theaters

  • October 11, 2002

MPAA Rating

R (for strong sexual content, drug use, language and violent images.)

Genres

Adaptation, Satire, Drama, Romance

Run Time

1 hour 50 minutes

Distributors

Lionsgate

Box Office

$6,525,762
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Director

Roger Avary

Director

CAST

James Van Der Beek

Sean Bateman

Ian Somerhalder

Paul Denton

Shannyn Sossamon

Lauren Hynde

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Mitchell

Kip Pardue

Victor

Eric Stoltz

Mr. Lance Lawson

Kate Bosworth

Kelly

Fred Savage

Marc

Jessica Biel

Lara

Faye Dunaway

Mrs. Denton

Swoosie Kurtz

Mrs. Jared

Clare Kramer

Candice

Clifton Collins Jr.

Rupert

Skyler Stone

Quinlivan

Joel Michaely

Actor

Jay Baruchel

Actor

Colin Bain

Donald

Michael Ralph

Actor

Kavan Reece

Actor

Russell Sams

Actor

Hayley Keenan

Claudia

Curtis Anderson

Guy Rolling Keg

Adam Brody

Tim

Noelle Evans

Crack Whore Waitress

Malcolm Galt

Hacky Sack Guy

Anderson Goncalves

Bertrand

Chasen Hampton

Townie

Quincy Jones

Dickey

Matthew Lang

Getch

Lucille M Oliver

Young Nurse

Eric Szmanda

NYU Film Student

Paul Williams

Duty Doctor

Cheyenne Wilbur

Maitre D'

Drew Wood

Jim From Dartmouth
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