Dating the Enemy (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1996, Dating the Enemy is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. One messy science journalist (Tash) and a neat television host (Brett). Two very different people whose relationship is nose diving to get the opportunity to experience life in their partners shoes when they wake up one morning in each others bodies. Valuable lessons are learned by each as they both have to adjust to very different lives.

Who’s in it. Dating the Enemy stars Guy Pearce as Brett, Claudia Karvan as Tash, Matt Day as Rob and Lisa Hensley as Laetitia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dating the Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dating the Enemy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dating the Enemy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dating the Enemy (1996)?
In US, Dating the Enemy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dating the Enemy worth watching?
Dating the Enemy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dating the Enemy?
Dating the Enemy stars Guy Pearce, Claudia Karvan, Matt Day, Lisa Hensley and John Howard.
When was Dating the Enemy released?
Dating the Enemy was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.