Enemy Mine (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1985, Enemy Mine is a drama and science fiction film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 108 minutes. “Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.
Who’s in it. Enemy Mine stars Dennis Quaid as Willis Davidge, Louis Gossett Jr. as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan, Brion James as Stubbs and Richard Marcus as Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Enemy Mine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enemy Mine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enemy Mine (1985)?
- In US, Enemy Mine is available to 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 Mine worth watching?
- Enemy Mine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Enemy Mine?
- Enemy Mine stars Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion James, Richard Marcus and Carolyn McCormick.
- When was Enemy Mine released?
- Enemy Mine was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.