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Rules of Engagement

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2000 | 127 min | War, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (37% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Platoon or First Blood, start here.
The mood
Tense, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $71 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 163K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Friedkin

  • Tommy Lee JonesCol. Hayes Lawrence "Hodge" Hodges II
  • Samuel L. JacksonCol. Terry L. Childers
  • Guy PearceMaj. Mark Biggs
  • Ben KingsleyAmbassador Mourain
  • Bruce GreenwoodNational Security Advisor Bill Sokal
  • Anne ArcherMrs. Mourain
  • Blair UnderwoodCapt. Lee
  • Philip Baker HallGen. H. Lawrence Hodges
  • Dale DyeGen. Perry
  • AmidouDr. Ahmar