The Best of Enemies(2019)
Change is worth fighting for
The Best of Enemies Synopsis
Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
The Best of Enemies (2019) is a drama and history film directed by Robin Bissell, released on April 5, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay and Anne Heche. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 498 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Bissell
- Writers:
- Robin Bissell, Robin Bissell, Osha Gray Davidson
- Producers:
- Fred Bernstein, Matthew Plouffe, Matt Berenson
- Cinematographer:
- David Lanzenberg
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Material Pictures, STXfilms, Stage 6 Films, Astute Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Best of Enemies (2019) Trailer
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The Best of Enemies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taraji P. Henson
as Ann Atwater
Sam Rockwell
as Claiborne Paul Ellis
Babou Ceesay
as Bill Riddick
Anne Heche
as Mary Ellis
Wes Bentley
as Floyd Kelly
Nick Searcy
as Garland Keith
Bruce McGill
as Carvie Oldham
John Gallagher Jr.
as Lee Trombley
Nicholas Logan
as Wiley Yates
Gilbert Glenn Brown
as Howard Clement
Caitlin Mehner
as Maddy Mays
- Dolan Wilson
Dolan Wilson
as Councilman Bill Atkins
Key crew
Directed by Robin Bissell, written by Robin Bissell, Robin Bissell and Osha Gray Davidson, produced by Fred Bernstein, Matthew Plouffe and Matt Berenson.
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The Best of Enemies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 498 ratings.
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The Best of Enemies – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Best of Enemies (2019) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Best of Enemies?
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The main cast of The Best of Enemies (2019) includes Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche and Wes Bentley. The film was directed by Robin Bissell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best of Enemies released?
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The Best of Enemies was released on April 5, 2019 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?
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The Best of Enemies (2019) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 498 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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