Enemy Mine movie poster

Enemy Mine

"Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be."

December 12, 1985 1h 48m 6.9/10 (1,031 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Enemy Mine is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

Starring Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., and Brion James

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 12, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (1,031 votes)
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Budget $40M Production budget
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Box Office $12.3M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$40,000,000
Revenue
$12,300,000

Production Companies

  • Bavaria Film
  • SLM Production Group
  • Kings Road Entertainment
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enemy Mine 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 surviv...

Who directed Enemy Mine?

Enemy Mine was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

How long is Enemy Mine?

Enemy Mine has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Enemy Mine released?

Enemy Mine was released on December 12, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Enemy Mine?

The main cast of Enemy Mine includes Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion James, Richard Marcus, Carolyn McCormick.

Is Enemy Mine worth watching?

Enemy Mine has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,031 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.