Enemy Mine
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.
Critics Sentiment
Jerry dies in childbirth after making Davidge promise about Zammis
Davidge discovers evidence of human Scavengers using Drac slaves
The film peaks emotionally with Jerry's death scene before dropping significantly during the more conventional action sequences with the Scavengers.
Enemy Mine builds steadily from a competent but familiar setup to genuine emotional heights during the friendship and parenting sequences. The film's strength lies in its character development and Lou Gossett Jr.'s performance, though it stumbles somewhat with conventional action elements. Despite some pacing issues and dated effects, most reviewers found it a heartwarming story with meaningful themes about prejudice and understanding.
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Dennis Quaid
Willis Davidge
Louis Gossett Jr.
Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
Brion James
Stubbs
Richard Marcus
Arnold
Carolyn McCormick
Morse
Lance Kerwin
Joey Wooster
Bumper Robinson
Zammis
Jim Mapp
Old Drac
Scott Kraft
Jonathan
Lou Michaels
Wilson
Andy Geer
Bates
Henry Stolow
Cates
Danmar
Wise Guy
Mandy Hausenberger
1st Medic
Herb Andress
Hopper
Jack Luceno
Drac Movement
Barry Stokes
Huck
Ulrich Günther
Daggett
Emily Woods
Simpson
Colin Gilder
Chavo
Crew
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