Rule of 3

Alison Whitford has built a successful life around a demanding career and a dream of finding the right partner. When she marries Dominick, it feels like the perfect match and a fresh start. Then Dominick is killed in a car accident, and the official story begins to crumble. Investigators uncover signs that he was murdered and lived a double life, leaving Alison to question what she really knew about the man she married. As she digs into his past, she discovers a network of secrets that reaches far beyond her marriage, suggesting Dominick was involved in dangers she never imagined. The alliance she trusted may have placed her in the crosshairs of a larger plan. By the time she starts to connect the dots, she wonders whether she ever truly knew Dominick or if she was living inside someone else's plan.

Directed by Caroline Labrèche, Rule of 3 premiered in 2019 as a television thriller. The project comes from creator James Taylor Phillips, with Kelly Rutherford, Erin Karpluk and Kate Corbett headlining a tight, tense cast, and it leans into crisp, contemporary styling.

Critics describe it as a taut thriller that probes trust and the costs of keeping secrets. The story follows Alison as she weighs loyalty against danger, with strong performances that keep the plot coherent while the mystery slowly unfolds, and the soundtrack underscores the mood as the camera work tightens the net.

This was produced for television and did not receive a theatrical release, so there are no conventional box office figures. Revenue came from licensing and broadcast rights rather than ticket sales to cinemas. Television audiences in Canada and the United States were the primary viewers.

There are no major awards or nominations listed for Rule of 3. While it may have resonated with viewers who enjoy marital thrillers, it did not generate the critical recognition that typically leads to Oscars or Emmys. Audience response and reviews shaped its reception.