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.