Close Enemies (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2018, Close Enemies is a thriller and drama film directed by David Oelhoffen, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Driss and Manuel both grew up on the same council estate. An estate where the sense of belonging to your patch is much stronger than the sense of belonging to a country, a nation or a culture... Manuel has assimilated this belonging, and he has even benefited from it and built his life on it. Driss, meanwhile, has shunned it. They will both have to face up to the consequences of their decisions – because they will each have a price to pay…

Who’s in it. Close Enemies stars Matthias Schoenaerts as Manuel Marco, Reda Kateb as Driss, captain of the narcotics squad, Adel Bencherif as Imrane Mogalia, aka 'Tonton' and Sofiane Zermani as Fouad, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Close Enemies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close Enemies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Close Enemies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Close Enemies (2018)?
In US, Close Enemies is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Close Enemies worth watching?
Close Enemies holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Close Enemies?
Close Enemies stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Reda Kateb, Adel Bencherif, Sofiane Zermani and Sabrina Ouazani.
When was Close Enemies released?
Close Enemies was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.