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According to the Rules

19741h MovieDramaTV Movie

When an aging ex-IRA man is found dead, a Garda inspector suspects the involvement of his old comrade, now a powerful politician and industrialist. But pursuing the case is likely to have consequences for both the policeman and his family.

DirectorPiers Haggard
WriterDominic Behan

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Cast · Directed by Piers Haggard

LRLiam Redmond
Liam Redmond
Charles Menton
OMOliver Maguire
Oliver Maguire
Brian Menton
JB
James Berwick
Chief Inspector Flaherty
DC
Des Cave
Detective Sergeant O'Brien
JDJ.G. Devlin
J.G. Devlin
Tom Flaherty
PFPaul Farrell
Paul Farrell
Jack Conway
SMSheila Manahan
Sheila Manahan
Mary Flaherty
AM
Aidan Murphy
Adrian Flaherty
AM
Allan McClelland
Maurice O'Connor
FC
Fedelma Cullen
Judith
DJ
Desmond Jordan
Doctor
JGJames Greene
James Greene
Bank Manager

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According to the Rules isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is According to the Rules on Netflix?

No, According to the Rules is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

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According to the Rules isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for According to the Rules?

According to the Rules hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 22, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.