Enemy of the State (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Enemy of the State is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tony Scott, running about 132 minutes. “It's not paranoia if they're really after you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.
Who’s in it. Enemy of the State stars Rick Jones, Sonja Ball, Will Smith as Robert Clayton Dean and Jessalyn Gilsig as Gertrude of Griswald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Enemy of the State has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $250.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Enemy of the State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enemy of the State 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 Enemy of the State (1998)?
- In US, Enemy of the State is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Enemy of the State worth watching?
- Enemy of the State holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Enemy of the State?
- Enemy of the State stars Rick Jones, Sonja Ball, Will Smith, Jessalyn Gilsig and Kathleen Fee.
- When was Enemy of the State released?
- Enemy of the State was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.