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Enemy of the State(1998)

2h 12mAction, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
7.1/10
4,261 user ratings

It's not paranoia if they're really after you.

Overview

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

Director

Tony Scott

Studio

Touchstone Pictures

Budget

$90M

Revenue

$251M

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Cast

Will Smith

Will Smith

as Robert Clayton Dean

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

as Brill

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

as Reynolds

Regina King

Regina King

as Carla Dean

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

as Hicks

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

as Krug

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

as Pratt

Jason Lee

Jason Lee

as Daniel Zavitz

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

as 'Brill'

Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet

as Rachel Banks

Stuart Wilson

Stuart Wilson

as Congressman Albert

Laura Cayouette

Laura Cayouette

as Christa Hawkins

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1998

Runtime

2h 12m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$90M

Box Office

$251M

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures • Jerry Bruckheimer Films • Scott Free Productions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Enemy of the State?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Enemy of the State (1998).

What is Enemy of the State about?

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

Who directed Enemy of the State?

Enemy of the State was directed by Tony Scott and released in 1998. It is a action, drama, thriller film.

How long is Enemy of the State?

Enemy of the State has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).

Who stars in Enemy of the State?

The cast of Enemy of the State includes Will Smith as Robert Clayton Dean, Gene Hackman as Brill, Jon Voight as Reynolds, Regina King as Carla Dean, Loren Dean as Hicks and more.

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