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The Best of Enemies

2019Movie2 h 13 minPG-13

DramaHistory
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic496.3Rotten Tomatoes51%77%

A cathartic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Change is worth fighting for

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Civil Rights Era
  • Biographical
  • Social Commentary
  • Redemption Story
  • Racial Tension
  • Political Drama
  • Character Study
  • Based on True Events

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Robin Bissell
Written by
Robin Bissell
Produced by
Tobey Maguire, Danny Strong, Fred Bernstein
Music by
Marcelo Zarvos

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April 5, 2019 · 2 h 13 min · PG-13

Released
April 5, 2019
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
85 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Best of Enemies?"

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Where can I stream The Best of Enemies?

Plex

In the United States, The Best of Enemies is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Best of Enemies okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Best of Enemies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.