Name: Waco: The Rules of Engagement
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1997-09-19
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cast: Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell, Joseph Penno, Dick J. Reavis

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The shocking truth revealed!

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.

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Directed by: William Gazecki
Written by: Dan Gifford, William Gazecki
Produced by: Dan Gifford, William Gazecki

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September 19, 1997 · 2 h 16 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 19, 1997
Runtime: 2 h 16 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 59 countries

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Where can I stream Waco: The Rules of Engagement?

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In the United States, Waco: The Rules of Engagement is free with ads on Kanopy and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Waco: The Rules of Engagement worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.