Enemy Mine (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Enemy Mine is a 1985 action drama directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr. and Brion James. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $12.3 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1986. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Enemy Mine About?
The premise of Enemy Mine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During an interstellar war between humans and the reptilian Dracs, two enemy pilots, Willis Davidge and Jeriba Shigan, find themselves stranded together on a remote and dangerous planet. Forced to rely on each other for survival, they form an uneasy alliance against the harsh environment and its alien dangers. As they face numerous challenges, an unlikely friendship develops between the former adversaries, though their ingrained differences and the ongoing conflict constantly threaten to shatter their fragile bond.
Enemy Mine Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unknown planet
- man tied up
- reptilian humanoid
- snow adventure
- trapped on a hostile planet
- crash landing on a hostile planet
- crash site
- building a shelter
- language learning
- delivering a baby
- enemy turned friend
- reference to mickey mouse
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- alien monster
- alien creature
- moon
- alien planet
- title same as book
- first person narration
- narrated by protagonist
- hogtied
- aerial camera shot
- child in jeopardy
- male protagonist
- title directed by male
- 21st century
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- buried under a pile of rocks
- rain
- thunderstorm
- tied up
- bow and arrow
- cauterizing a wound
- snowing
- alien skull
- snowstorm
- scarred hand
- seeking shelter
- child rearing
- killed with an arrow
- arrow through the neck
- gunshot wound
- chest wound
- bullet wound
- mining operation
- mine shaft
- hit with a shotgun butt
- dead body
- illegal mining
- facial scar
- punched in the stomach
Enemy Mine Cast
Dennis Quaid leads the cast, with Louis Gossett Jr. and Brion James. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wolfgang Petersen
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Enemy Mine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Enemy Mine 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 69% User score
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Enemy Mine Plot Summary
What happens in Enemy Mine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Enemy Mine transports viewers into a vast cosmic landscape as it commences with an evocative monologue by Willis Davidge, portrayed by the talented Dennis Quaid. He reflects on a future where Earth’s nations have united in a harmonious effort to explore the great expanses of outer space by the close of the 21st century. However, this peaceful endeavor takes a dark turn when Earth colonizers encounter the Dracs, an alien species laying claim to some of the most affluent star systems throughout the galaxy. Tensions escalate into conflict as a bitter struggle ensues over territorial rights, ultimately culminating in an all-out war.
Full summary
The whole story of Enemy Mine, scene by scene
Enemy Mine Box Office
Enemy Mine grossed $12.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.3M
- US & Canada
- $12.3M
Enemy Mine Awards & Nominations
Enemy Mine earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1986.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1986 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Make-up
Enemy Mine Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer ENEMY MINE Theatrical Trailer [1985] 4K
- Featurette Max Landis on ENEMY MINE
How Well Do You Know Enemy Mine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the two races involved in the conflict depicted in Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Inimigo Meu” and “Mój Własny Wróg”.
- Also known as
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- Inimigo Meu
- Mój Własny Wróg
- 에너미 마인
- Enemigo mío
- Enemy Mine - Geliebter Feind
- Il mio nemico
- Kedves ellenségem
- Os Inimigos
- Враг мой
- Vihollisen armoilla
- 第五惑星
- Düşmanım
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- Můj nepřítel
- Fiender
- Ο Εχθρός μου
- Fjender
- אויב מהאזור האסור
- Moj neprijatelj
- Neprijateljski rudnik
- Ворог мій
- 第5惑星
- Enemic meu
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Enemy Mine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Enemy Mine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Enemy Mine released?
Enemy Mine was released on December 20, 1985.
Who directed Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
More films by Wolfgang Petersen Who is in the cast of Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine stars Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr. and Brion James, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Enemy Mine make at the box office?
Enemy Mine grossed $12.3 million worldwide.
How is Enemy Mine rated?
Enemy Mine has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Enemy Mine nominated for any awards?
Enemy Mine received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Enemy Mine have a post-credit scene?
No. Enemy Mine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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