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Enemy of the State

1998·Movie
2h 12min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic677.2Rotten Tomatoes71%78%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, technology, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

It's not paranoia if they're really after you.

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.
Government ConspiracyHigh-Stakes ThrillerSurveillance StateAction-PackedMan-on-the-RunTechno-ParanoiaDynamic DirectionCyber-ThrillerEspionageLegal Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Tony Scott, Artist W. Robinson, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
David Marconi
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Barbara Harris, Victoria Thomas
Composed by:
Harry Gregson-Williams, Christopher Boyes, Kevin O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Enemy of the State legally?

PrimefuboTVFXNow

Enemy of the State is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FXNow, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 of the State worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Enemy of the State rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Enemy of the State?

2 h 12 min

Enemy of the State runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Enemy of the State?

Critics69
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Enemy of the State much the same way.

Was Enemy of the State a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$251 million

Yes. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $251 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Enemy of the State in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Enemy of the State?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Enemy of the State in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Enemy of the State use?

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TV Tropes lists 123 storytelling tropes for Enemy of the State, including Chekhov's Gunman, Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Jitter Cam.