Enemy of the State (1998)
A lawyer's life shatters when a murder video makes him a target of relentless, pulpy government surveillance.
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.
How intense is Enemy of the State?
Enemy of the State is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Enemy of the State feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Enemy of the State
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Enemy of the State for you?
Is Enemy of the State scary?
Only a little. Enemy of the State has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Enemy of the State gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Enemy of the State sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Enemy of the State OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Enemy of the State?
Enemy of the State runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Enemy of the State?
Enemy of the State is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Enemy of the State have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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