Movie

Rules of Engagement

“A hero should never have to stand alone.”

★ 6.3(800)20002h 7m

Rules of Engagement is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: William Friedkin
Release date: 2000-04-07
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: Arabic
Box office: $71,000,000
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Rules of Engagement — trailer

About Rules of Engagement

Rules of Engagement is a 2000 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by William Friedkin, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson and Guy Pearce. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 800 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rules of Engagement in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

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

Anne Archer

Mrs. Mourain

Blair Underwood

Capt. Lee

Philip Baker Hall

Gen. H. Lawrence Hodges

Dale Dye

Gen. Perry

Amidou

Dr. Ahmar

Mark Feuerstein

Tom Chandler

Nicky Katt

Hayes Hodges III

Themes & keywords

vietnam veterancourt casewoundcolonylife-savertriallawyercourt martialyemenbold

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rules of Engagement in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Rules of Engagement on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Rules of Engagement on Netflix?+

Rules of Engagement is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

How long is Rules of Engagement?+

Rules of Engagement has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Rules of Engagement?+

Rules of Engagement stars Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley and Bruce Greenwood.

When did Rules of Engagement come out?+

Rules of Engagement is a 2000 movie directed by William Friedkin.

What genre is Rules of Engagement?+

Rules of Engagement is War and Drama film.

Who directed Rules of Engagement?+

Rules of Engagement was directed by William Friedkin.