The Rule of Thumb
The Rule of Thumb
2012, English. Directed by Gregor Johnstone.
Forty-something mummy’s boy Neil Barrow attempts to make his mum proud. Living out his fantasy the attempt leads to a disastrous stand-off at his local school.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 February 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Gregor Johnstone
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The Rule of Thumb runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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The Rule of Thumb isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 2012. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rule of Thumb?
If you liked The Rule of Thumb, try Love Me Love Me, Bad Apples, Matilda.
Who directed The Rule of Thumb?
The Rule of Thumb (2012) was directed by Gregor Johnstone and stars Richard Dormer, Stella McCusker, Gary Lewis.