Enemy Mine(1985)
“Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be.”
Overview
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.
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Studio
Bavaria Film
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Willis Davidge
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Brion James
as Stubbs
Richard Marcus
as Arnold
Carolyn McCormick
as Morse
Lance Kerwin
as Joey Wooster
Bumper Robinson
as Zammis
Jim Mapp
as Old Drac
Scott Kraft
as Jonathan
Lou Michaels
as Wilson
Andy Geer
as Bates
Henry Stolow
as Cates
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Bavaria Film • SLM Production Group • Kings Road Entertainment
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Where can I watch Enemy Mine?▼
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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 survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.
Who directed Enemy Mine?▼
Enemy Mine was directed by Wolfgang Petersen and released in 1985. It is a drama, science fiction film.
How long is Enemy Mine?▼
Enemy Mine has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Enemy Mine?▼
The cast of Enemy Mine includes Dennis Quaid as Willis Davidge, Louis Gossett Jr. as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan, Brion James as Stubbs, Richard Marcus as Arnold, Carolyn McCormick as Morse and more.
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