B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1992Comedy / Drama1h 40m
BREAKING THE RULES
Two friends take their dying buddy on one last road trip.
Above the Line
Neal Israel·DirectorPaul W. Shapiro·WriterJames Hayman·Director of PhotographyDavid Kitay·Original Music ComposerTom Walls·Editor
Cast
Jason Bateman·Phil SteplerC. Thomas Howell·Gene MichaelsJonathan Silverman·Rob KonigsbergAnnie Potts·Mary KlinglitchKrista Tesreau·Rob's DateShawn Phelan·Young PhilJackey Vinson·Young GeneMarty Belafsky·Young RobKent Bateman·Mr. SteplerEurlyne Epper·Redneck Woman
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Neal Israel·DirectorMatthew Carlisle·First Assistant DirectorLarry Litton·Second Assistant DirectorDulanie Ellis·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Paul W. Shapiro·Writer
Camera· 1
James Hayman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tom Walls·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
David Kitay·Original Music ComposerEd White·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Andrew Bernard·Set DecorationGiovanna Ottobre-Melton·Costume DesignerMarcie Dale·Storyboard ArtistGandhi Bob Arrollo·Makeup ArtistJilliane Bennett·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 13
Larry A. Thompson·Executive ProducerDeborah J. Simon·Executive ProducerJonathan D. Krane·ProducerKent Bateman·ProducerDonald Lee Harris·Production DesignerElliot Lewis Rosenblatt·Line ProducerTikki Goldberg·Unit Production ManagerNancy Jane King·Production CoordinatorMartha J. Liermann·Assistant Production CoordinatorEliza Simons·CastingPamela Guest·CastingMegan Day·Casting AssistantEllen Barnett-Bendavid·Casting Assistant
Other Departments· 3
Chris Howell·Stunt CoordinatorMarcy Craig·Wardrobe SupervisorWayne Coker·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$52K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Breaking the Rules's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Friendly, Lighthearted
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
6/10
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