Enemy Mine

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Enemy Mine

PG-13

1985

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

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During a war between humans and the reptilian Drac race, spaceship pilot Willis Davidge (Dennis Quaid) ends up stranded on an alien world, along with enemy fighter Jeriba Shigan (Louis Gossett Jr.). While both Willis and his Drac counterpart can breathe on the planet, the environment and its creatures are relatively hostile, forcing the two to work together to survive. As time goes by, Willis and Jeriba become unlikely friends, though their unique relationship faces considerable challenges.

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Critics Consensus

Enemy Mine extracts thrilling sci-fi pulp from Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr.'s chemistry and inventive production design, but an overextended story diminishes the power of its central duo's relationship.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Underappreciated gem with magnificent performances.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 24, 2002

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It depends on plot gimmicks like the convenient arrival of enemies and the equally convenient arrival of friends to the rescue. It doesn't dare enough.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…the result stands up better than a lot of 80’s fare…Enemy Mine conjures a wild world of adventure for our human and alien protagonists, and Quaid and Gossett Jr make a nice job of charting the growing trust and alliance between their characters…

Rated: 3/5

May 2, 2025

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

As long as Quaid and Gossett are the only actors on screen, Enemy Mine is merely average. But later on, additional characters arrive to demolish any pretense of credibility or sophistication.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 25, 2023

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Richard Freedman

Newhouse News Service

Like the all-too-aptly named Neverending Story, this is a leaden, constipated fantasy.

May 25, 2023

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Vicki Sanders

Miami Herald

Enemy Mine may be peculiar in tone, but it is good-tempered and a fantasy worth having.

May 25, 2023

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Garrett B

It’s a very odd film but still good nonetheless

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Fartin B

Corny cheesy wholesome good time

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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N L

I am honestly a big fan of Lou ever since i saw the rare enough film THE WHITE DAWN. Usually I am a sci-fi lover, but this movie was just awful. Sorry Lou! Nearly as bad as the terrible movie soldier starring kurt russel;(

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Sams K

Good one! It may seems slow at the beginning, but it's cool.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/10/24

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Tara V

I loved this movie as a child. The possibility of seeing your enemy as more than that once you can understand each other was a great theme. The acting of Louis Gosset Jr in a full mask was incredible. I would recommend it to anyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Summer S

A memorable movie treat, emphasising the story more than the effects. Barry Brookes Longyear's novella probably makes a parallel that touches the USSR/US Cold War reality which made it popular in the Soviet bloc. I also watched it as a child from the socialist bloc of Eastern Europe perspective. I could feel the messianic message of the final scene, both hopeful and inspiring. The relatively low percentage here, vs a cult following in the East is attributable, IMHO to the West/East values differently emphasised in 1985. I love it for the humanistic, and partly Christian, but mostly universalistic message and the energy with which young Dennis Quaid delivered it. It is yet another underappreciated Gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Synopsis

During a war between humans and the reptilian Drac race, spaceship pilot Willis Davidge (Dennis Quaid) ends up stranded on an alien world, along with enemy fighter Jeriba Shigan (Louis Gossett Jr.). While both Willis and his Drac counterpart can breathe on the planet, the environment and its creatures are relatively hostile, forcing the two to work together to survive. As time goes by, Willis and Jeriba become unlikely friends, though their unique relationship faces considerable challenges.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Producer: Stephen Friedman
Screenwriter: Edward Khmara
Production Co: SLM Production Group, Bavaria Film, Kings Road Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.3M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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