Enemy at the Gates (2001)
Two snipers stalk each other through a bleak, war-torn city in a tense, gritty battle of wills.
A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.
How intense is Enemy at the Gates?
Enemy at the Gates is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Enemy at the Gates feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittyearnestsuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Enemy at the Gates
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Is Enemy at the Gates for you?
Is Enemy at the Gates scary?
Only a little. Enemy at the Gates has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Enemy at the Gates gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Enemy at the Gates sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Enemy at the Gates OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Enemy at the Gates?
Enemy at the Gates runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream Enemy at the Gates?
Enemy at the Gates is streaming on MGM+ and Tubi.
Does Enemy at the Gates have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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