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Rules Don't Apply

MovieReleased Nov 2016127 min$25M budget
Comedy#1728Drama#2044
Movie Rank
May 30, 2026
#4,750
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Buzz Score
May 30, 2026
0.2
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Rules Don't Apply

Rules Don't Apply is a 2016 American romantic comedy-drama film based on the life of businessman and film producer Howard Hughes. The story is set in 1958 Hollywood and follows the forbidden love between an actress and her driver, defying Hughes' strict rules. Directed and produced by Warren Beatty, the film features an ensemble cast including Beatty, Annette Bening, Matthew Broderick, Lily Collins, and Alden Ehrenreich. Released in 2016, it received mixed reviews and had a disappointing box office performance.

Released
2016
Runtime
127 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$4M
Status
Released
Rankings
#4,750All Movies#1,728Comedy#2,044Drama
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Daily update · May 30, 2026

Rules Don't Apply ranks #4,750 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.2. It peaked at #4,695 of all time (Apr 4 - May 3, 2020). It ranks #4,401 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on May 30, 2026

Overall and genre
#4,750
Movies
#1,728
Comedy
#2,044
Drama
#809
Romance

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Peak Buzz Score
0.9
#4,695Overall rank
Apr 4 - May 3, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.3
#4,401Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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0.2
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Top Cast

Most popular Rules Don't Apply cast members by current Buzz Score on May 30, 2026
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#1
Annette Bening
as Lucy Mabrey
21.6
#2
Ed Harris
as Mr. Bransford
15.2
#3
Warren Beatty
as Howard Hughes
9.9
#4
Amy Madigan
as Mrs. Bransford
6.2
#5
Alec Baldwin
as Bob Maheu
5.8
#6
Lily Collins
as Marla Mabrey
5.5
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