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Enemies of the People

2009·Movie
1h 33min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people in the late 1970s. Yet the Killing Fields of Cambodia remain unexplained. Until now. Enter Thet Sambath, an unassuming, yet cunning, investigative journalist who spends a decade of his life gaining the trust of the men and women who perpetrated the massacres. From the foot soldiers who slit throats to Pol Pot's right-hand man, the notorious Brother Number Two, Sambath records shocking testimony never before seen or heard. Having neglected his own family for years, Sambath's work comes at a price. But his is a personal mission. He lost his parents and his siblings in the Killing Fields. Amidst his journey to discover why his family died, we come to understand for the first time the real story of Cambodia's tragedy.
Khmer RougeCambodiaDocumentaryHistorical InvestigationPolitical ViolenceInterviewsGenocideWar CrimesPersonal Journey

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Where can I stream Enemies of the People legally?

Enemies of the People is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, GuideDoc, and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Enemies of the People worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Enemies of the People rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Enemies of the People?

1 h 33 min

Enemies of the People runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Enemies of the People based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Enemies of the People?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Enemies of the People higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Enemies of the People in?

EnglishKhmer

It was made in English, with some Khmer. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Enemies of the People?

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