Enemies, a Love Story
Seen it?1989 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride or Funny Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Mazursky
- Ron SilverHerman Broder
- Anjelica HustonTamara Broder
- Lena OlinMasha
- Małgorzata ZajączkowskaYadwiga
- Alan KingRabbi Lembeck
- Judith MalinaMasha's Mother
- Rita KarinMrs. Schreier
- Phil LeedsPeeheles
- Elya BaskinYaska Kobik
- Paul MazurskyLeon Tortshiner