Enemies Closer (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2013, Enemies Closer is an action and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 85 minutes. “Keep your Friends Close” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a major shipment of drugs goes missing on the US-Canadian border, forest ranger and former Navy SEAL Henry is plunged into survival mode when the drug cartel forces him to help retrieve the downed package. Trapped in the wilderness with no communication to the outside world, Henry finds himself face to face with Clay, a man with a personal vendetta against Henry who has returned for retribution. Now, the two mortal enemies must make a choice: put aside their past and work together, or die alone at the hands of the drug runners, a ruthless gang who will stop at nothing to retrieve their lost cargo.

Who’s in it. Enemies Closer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Xander, Tom Everett Scott as Henry, Orlando Jones as Clay and Linzey Cocker as Kayla, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Enemies Closer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enemies Closer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Enemies Closer 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 Enemies Closer (2013)?
In US, Enemies Closer is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Enemies Closer worth watching?
Enemies Closer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Enemies Closer?
Enemies Closer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Tom Everett Scott, Orlando Jones, Linzey Cocker and Kris Van Damme.
When was Enemies Closer released?
Enemies Closer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.