Rules Don't Apply
PG-13 2016 · 127 min · ★ 5.8 · Romance, Comedy, Drama
The unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her ambitious driver, and their eccentric boss, the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes.
Directed by Warren Beatty · Written by Bo Goldman
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Warren Beatty Howard Hughes -
Lily Collins Marla Mabrey -
Alden Ehrenreich Frank Forbes -
Matthew Broderick Levar Mathis -
Annette Bening Lucy Mabrey -
Alec Baldwin Bob Maheu -
Haley Bennett Mamie Murphy -
Candice Bergen Nadine Henly -
Dabney Coleman Raymond Holliday -
Ed Harris Mr. Bransford -
Martin Sheen Noah Dietrich -
Paul Sorvino Vernon Scott
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