Rule Number One (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Rule Number One is an action and horror film directed by Kelvin Tong, running about 93 minutes. “Rule #1: There are no ghosts” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rookie Sergeant Lee is injured in a shoot-out and is assigned to the dubious-sounding Miscellaneous Affairs Department (MAD). There, he is paired up with Inspector Wong, a jaded and alcoholic veteran who explains that MAD’s role is to answer supernatural calls. Wong explains MAD’s rule number one - there are no ghosts. For every seemingly inexplicable phenomenon, there is a corresponding scientific and rational explanation.
Who’s in it. Rule Number One stars Shawn Yue as Lee, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Wong, Stephanie Che as Esther and Fiona Xie as May, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rule Number One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rule Number One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rule Number One tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rule Number One (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rule Number One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rule Number One worth watching?
- Rule Number One holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rule Number One?
- Rule Number One stars Shawn Yue, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Stephanie Che, Fiona Xie and Renee Lee.
- When was Rule Number One released?
- Rule Number One was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.