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| Directed by | Nick Cassavetes |
| Written by | Sharon Soboil |
| Based on | Rule by Jay Crownover |
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| Cinematography | Kenji Katori |
| Edited by | Jim Flynn |
| Music by | George Kallis |
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| Distributed by | Voltage Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1 million[2] |
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (also known simply as Marked Men) is a 2025 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Sharon Soboil. It is an adaptation of Jay Crownover's 2012 novel Rule, part of the Marked Men series. The film stars Chase Stokes as Rule Archer, a rebellious tattoo artist, and Sydney Taylor as Shaw Landon, a pre-med student from an affluent family. The supporting cast includes Alexander Ludwig, Ella Balinska, and Natalie Alyn Lind. The film had a limited theatrical release on January 22, 2025.[3]
Shaw Landon has harbored feelings for Rule Archer since she first met him. Despite their close friendship, Rule has always viewed Shaw as a family friend, unaware of her deeper emotions. As a pre-med student from a wealthy background, Shaw's life contrasts sharply with Rule's world as a fiery-tempered tattoo artist. A night of unexpected intimacy forces them to confront their true feelings and navigate the complexities of their differing backgrounds and family expectations.[4]
In November 2024, it was announced that Nick Cassavetes would direct Marked Men: Rule + Shaw, with Sharon Soboil adapting the screenplay from Jay Crownover's novel. The film's score is composed by George Kallis.[5]
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw had a limited theatrical release on January 22, 2025.[6]
