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Rules of Engagement

1989·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.1

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Political intrigue and murder occurs when the English town of Portsmouth is sealed off by the military during the eve of World War III.
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Crew

Directed by:
Rob Walker
Written by:
David Crane, Graham Hurley
Produced by:
Terence Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rules of Engagement legally?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TV

Rules of Engagement is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rules of Engagement worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rules of Engagement rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Rules of Engagement have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Rules of Engagement air?

It ran from 1989 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Rules of Engagement in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Rules of Engagement?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rules of Engagement in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rules of Engagement use?

Sudden Musical EndingWaxing LyricalThose Two GuysHeroic Comedic SociopathMy Hovercraft Is Full of EelsPun-Based TitleCharacter BlogA Threesome Is HotThe Friend Nobody LikesButt-MonkeyReally Gets Around*Cough* Snark *Cough*and 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 storytelling tropes for Rules of Engagement, including Sudden Musical Ending, Waxing Lyrical, Those Two Guys.