5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rules of Engagement (2007)
Rules of Engagement (2007)
Overview
Rules of Engagement is a comedy about the different phases of male/female relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam and Jennifer, a long-time married pair, Jeff and Audrey, and a single guy on the prowl, Russell. As they find out, the often confusing stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster. People can describe the ride to you, but to really know what it's like you have to experience it for yourself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Rules of Engagement is a comedy about the different phases of male/female relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam and Jennifer, a long-time married pair, Jeff and Audrey, and a single guy on the prowl, Russell. As they find out, the often confusing stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster. People can describe the ride to you, but to really know what it's like you have to experience it for yourself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a conservative ideology by portraying a decorated Marine officer as unjustly prosecuted for defending his troops and the US embassy, ultimately vindicating his actions and critiquing the political and judicial systems for undermining military personnel.
The TV series 'Rules of Engagement' features a main cast that is largely white, with the inclusion of a prominent recurring character of Indian descent. The narrative primarily focuses on relationship comedy, often deriving humor from traditional gender roles and relationship dynamics, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The show uses trans identity as a comedic device, primarily through cis characters' discomfort and prejudiced assumptions. This approach often reinforces harmful stereotypes and lacks any affirming or nuanced portrayal, resulting in a net negative impact.
The show portrays Adam's Jewish heritage as an integral part of his identity, often explored through cultural differences with his Christian fiancée, Jennifer. These depictions are generally lighthearted and respectful, highlighting family traditions and interfaith dynamics without critiquing the faith itself.
The show 'Rules of Engagement' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its run. The narrative exclusively centers on heterosexual relationships and friendships, resulting in no specific portrayal of queer identity within the series' content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rules of Engagement is an original sitcom, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical gender for any character to be swapped from.
Rules of Engagement is an original sitcom that premiered in 2007. Its characters were created for the show and do not have a pre-existing canonical or historical race from prior source material, adaptations, or real-world history. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
2.8
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