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Enemy at the Gates

2001·Movie
2h 11min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic536.9Rotten Tomatoes53%82%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyTubi TV

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Enemy at the Gates fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A single bullet can change history.

A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.
WWII Sniper ThrillerHistorical War DramaIntense Cat-and-MouseBleak & GrittyPsychological WarfareImmersive CombatHigh TensionStalingrad SiegeSurvival Story

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Paul Taylor, Thomas Hezel
Written by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard
Produced by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Marcus Loges, Alain Godard
Composed by:
James Horner, James Horner, Martin Cantwell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Enemy at the Gates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Enemy at the Gates legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyTubi TV

Enemy at the Gates is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Enemy at the Gates worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Enemy at the Gates rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Enemy at the Gates?

2 h 11 min

Enemy at the Gates runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Enemy at the Gates based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Enemy at the Gates?

Critics53
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Enemy at the Gates higher (75) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Enemy at the Gates a box office hit?

Budget$68 million
Box office$97 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $68 million to make and earned $97 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Enemy at the Gates in?

EnglishGermanRussian

It was made in English, with some German, Russian. Produced in United States, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Enemy at the Gates?

86AGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBOBRBYBZ+72

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Enemy at the Gates in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Enemy at the Gates use?

Friendly SniperTranslation ConventionReality Is UnrealisticChummy CommiesThe Backwards ЯBetter to Die than Be KilledAdaptation ExpansionAdapted OutBased on a Great Big LieThe Only One Allowed to Defeat YouSex in a Shared RoomBattle Coupleand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for Enemy at the Gates, including Friendly Sniper, Translation Convention, Reality Is Unrealistic.