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6.8 / 10(6,652 votes)IMDbR20141h 31m$3.4M Worldwide GrossCanada, France, Spain

Enemy

“You can't escape yourself.”

Synopsis

A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Enemy | Official Trailer HD | A24Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Abu Dhabi Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 14, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 9, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.97x ROI)

Production Budget

$3.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.97x

-$103K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $3.5MWorldwide: $3.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay & Story
José Saramago, Javier Gullón
Original Score
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Original Title
Enemy
Country of Origin
Canada, France, Spain
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$3.5M
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Production Studios
Rhombus Media, Roxbury Pictures, Mecanismo Films, micro_scope, Entertainment One, Pathé

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Denis Villeneuve

Screenplay & Story

José Saramago, Javier Gullón

Original Score & Music

Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

Director of Photography

Nicolas Bolduc

Film Editing

Matthew Hannam

Producers

François Ivernel, Victor Loewy, Mark Slone, Cameron McCracken, Miguel A. Faura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:José Saramago

Department Leadership Roster

Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuve

Director

Renée April

Costume Design

Matthew Hannam

Matthew Hannam

Editor

Nicolas Bolduc

Nicolas Bolduc

Director of Photography

Javier Gullón

Writer

Danny Bensi

Danny Bensi

Original Music Composer

Miguel A. Faura

Producer

Niv Fichman

Niv Fichman

Producer

Saunder Jurriaans

Original Music Composer

Alison Reid

Stunt Coordinator

Patrice Vermette

Patrice Vermette

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Enemy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enemy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Enemy about?

A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

Who directed Enemy?

Enemy was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Who stars in Enemy?

The principal cast of Enemy includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, Isabella Rossellini, Joshua Peace.

When was Enemy released and how long is it?

Enemy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of Enemy?

Enemy had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $3.4M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Enemy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Enemy was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans.

Is Enemy based on a book or true story?

Enemy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Saramago".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Enemy?

Enemy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).