Enemy Mine (1985)

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

Enemy Mine (1985) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Tony Imi
Editing: Hannes Nikel
Production: Bavaria Film, SLM Production Group, Kings Road Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Mars Colonization and the Red Planet Base, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Earth from Space: A Global View

Keywords

future, friendship, narration, slavery, space battle, complicated birth, alien, space, stranded, racism, planet, slave, reptilian, severed ear, man eating monster

Trailer

Enemy Mine Trailer

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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 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.
Who stars in Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine stars Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion James, Richard Marcus, Carolyn McCormick, Lance Kerwin.
How long is Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Enemy Mine?
Enemy Mine had a budget of $40M.
How much did Enemy Mine gross?
Enemy Mine grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Enemy Mine produced?
Enemy Mine was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Enemy Mine?
The themes of Enemy Mine include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Mars Colonization and the Red Planet Base, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Earth from Space: A Global View.