Enemy Mine (1985)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,040 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1985-12-12
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Enemy Mine
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Enemy Mine parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Enemy Mine is a PG-13 sci-fi drama about a soldier bonding with an alien enemy amid war and survival themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a space battle, war violence, and a stranded-survival sequence, including a severed ear.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
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- Louis Gossett Jr. as Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan
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Enemy Mine FAQ
Is Enemy Mine good?
Enemy Mine has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,040 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Enemy Mine?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Enemy Mine OK for kids?
Enemy Mine is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Enemy Mine is a PG-13 sci-fi drama about a soldier bonding with an alien enemy amid war and survival themes.
What movies are like Enemy Mine?
If you liked Enemy Mine, try Swan Song, Aliens, District 9 and Melancholia.