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Enemy of the State

1998 · 2h 12m · Drama · Thriller · Action

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by Tony Scott. With Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.

70.8/100

TMDB RATING

WHAT 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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70.8/100

TMDB RATING

YOUR 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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RATING & SOURCE

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TMDB: 70.8/100 (7.081/10) from 4,467 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.

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Emotional Impact7/10

Mind-Bending2/10

Scary2/10

Violence8/10

Rewatchability5/10

Attention Required5/10

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Tony Scott portrait

Tony ScottDirector

Will Smith portrait

Will SmithRobert Clayton Dean

Gene Hackman portrait

Gene HackmanBrill

Jon Voight portrait

Jon VoightReynolds

Regina King portrait

Regina KingCarla Dean

Loren Dean portrait

Loren DeanHicks

Jake Busey portrait

Jake BuseyKrug

Barry Pepper portrait

Barry PepperPratt

Jason Lee portrait

Jason LeeDaniel Zavitz

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherRobert Clayton DeanRobert Clayton Dean in Enemy of the State (1998), played by Will Smith.Open character guide otherBrillBrill in Enemy of the State (1998), played by Gene Hackman.Open character guide otherReynoldsReynolds in Enemy of the State (1998), played by Jon Voight.Open character guide