Movie

Waco: The Rules of Engagement

“The shocking truth revealed!”

★ 7.6(51)19972h 16m

Waco: The Rules of Engagement is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: William Gazecki
Release date: 1997-09-19
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fifth Estate Productions

Waco: The Rules of Engagement — trailer

About Waco: The Rules of Engagement

Waco: The Rules of Engagement is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by William Gazecki, starring Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle and Jack Harwell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Waco: The Rules of Engagement in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In one of the most tragic face-offs in the history of law enforcement, the deadly debacle at Waco pitted the Branch Davidian sect against the FBI in an all-out war. This documentary makes the most of footage and recordings to examine how the events that led to the tragedy of April 19, 1993, unfolded, and how the FBI's unrelenting approach made what was already a bad situation much worse.

Cast

Dan Gifford

Narrator (voice)

Clive Doyle

Self - Branch Davidian

Jack Harwell

Self - Sheriff

Joseph Penno

Self - Former Chief, Houston Fire Department

Dick J. Reavis

Self - Author

James D. Tabor

Self - Biblical Scholar

David Thibodeau

Self - Branch Davidian

Joe Biden

Self - U.S. Senate (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sonny Bono

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Howard Coble

Self - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)

John Conyers

Self - U.S. Congress (archive footage) (uncredited)

Graeme Craddock

Self - Branch Davidian (archive footage) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Waco: The Rules of Engagement in Canada?+

In Canada, Waco: The Rules of Engagement is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Waco: The Rules of Engagement on Netflix?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Waco: The Rules of Engagement?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in Waco: The Rules of Engagement?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement stars Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell, Joseph Penno and Dick J. Reavis.

When did Waco: The Rules of Engagement come out?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement is a 1997 movie directed by William Gazecki.

What genre is Waco: The Rules of Engagement?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement is Documentary film.

Who directed Waco: The Rules of Engagement?+

Waco: The Rules of Engagement was directed by William Gazecki.