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Rules of Engagement

R20002h 7mWilliam Friedkin
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 36% · Metacritic 45

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"A hero should never have to stand alone."

A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.

WarDramaThriller
Vietnam VeteranCourt CaseWoundColonyLife-saverTrialLawyerCourt MartialYemenBold

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rules of Engagement (2000) about?

A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.

Who stars in Rules of Engagement?

Rules of Engagement stars Tommy Lee Jones (Col. Hayes Lawrence "Hodge" Hodges II), Samuel L. Jackson (Col. Terry L. Childers), Guy Pearce (Maj. Mark Biggs), Ben Kingsley (Ambassador Mourain), Bruce Greenwood (National Security Advisor Bill Sokal). The film was directed by William Friedkin.

How long is Rules of Engagement?

Rules of Engagement has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is Rules of Engagement worth watching?

Rules of Engagement holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 36. Fans of War, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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