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Enemy of the State
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tony Scott. With Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 m…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Enemy of the State.
MoviHero lists November 20, 1998 as the release date for Enemy of the State. Tony Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Smith as Robert Clayton Dean, Gene Hackman as Brill, Jon Voight as Reynolds, Regina King as Carla Dean. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 20, 1998
GenresDrama · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorTony Scott
CastWill Smith as Robert Clayton Dean, Gene Hackman as Brill, Jon Voight as Reynolds, Regina King as Carla Dean
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Enemy of the State runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 4,495 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“What was just a movie then is quickly becoming reality now.”
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“Poor Jason Lee ("Zavitz") has only the smallest of parts in this film, yet in the few minutes he is on screen (before he is…”
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“Fast-paced surveillance-oriented action/thriller with Will Smith, Gene Hackman and Jon Voight RELEASED IN 1998 and directed by Tony Scott, "Enemy of the State” is an…”
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“The government's been in bed with the entire telecommunications industry since the forties.”
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“Enemy of the State is an underrated action thriller that might not innovate the genre but definitely entertains!”
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