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🎬 Movie

Rules of Engagement

2000 · 128 min War Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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

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📋 Film Details

Year 2000
Country United States of America, Germany
Genre War, Drama
Director William Friedkin
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (780 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: William Friedkin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

Col. Hayes Lawrence "Hodge" Hodges II

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Col. Terry L. Childers

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Maj. Mark Biggs

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Ambassador Mourain

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

National Security Advisor Bill Sokal

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

Mrs. Mourain

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Capt. Lee

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Gen. H. Lawrence Hodges

Dale Dye

Dale Dye

Gen. Perry

Amidou

Amidou

Dr. Ahmar

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