29 vs Rules Don't Apply
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.8/10 for Rules Don't Apply). Rules Don't Apply is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 29m. Rules Don't Apply is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| 29 | Rules Don't Apply | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Warren Beatty |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Ed Harris, Lily Collins, Oliver Platt, Taissa Farmiga, Candice Bergen |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Rules Don't Apply
It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey, under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes, arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes, who is engaged to be married to his seventh grade sweetheart and is a deeply religious Methodist. Their instant attraction not only puts their religious convictions to the test, but also defies Hughes' number one rule: No employee is allowed…
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