Movie

The Best of Enemies

“Change is worth fighting for”

★ 7.4(489)20192h 13m

The Best of Enemies is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Canal VOD in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Robin Bissell
Release date: 2019-04-05
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: English
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Material Pictures

The Best of Enemies — trailer

About The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies is a 2019 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Robin Bissell, starring Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell and Babou Ceesay. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 489 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best of Enemies in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Taraji P. Henson

Ann Atwater

Sam Rockwell

Claiborne Paul Ellis

Babou Ceesay

Bill Riddick

Anne Heche

Mary Ellis

Wes Bentley

Floyd Kelly

Nick Searcy

Garland Keith

Bruce McGill

Carvie Oldham

John Gallagher Jr.

Lee Trombley

Nicholas Logan

Wiley Yates

Gilbert Glenn Brown

Howard Clement

Caitlin Mehner

Maddy Mays

Dolan Wilson

Councilman Bill Atkins

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookku klux klan1970snorth carolinabased on true storyracisminterracial friendshipsegregation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best of Enemies in France?+

In France, The Best of Enemies is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and Canal VOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Best of Enemies on Netflix?+

The Best of Enemies is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Best of Enemies?+

The Best of Enemies has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in The Best of Enemies?+

The Best of Enemies stars Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche and Wes Bentley.

When did The Best of Enemies come out?+

The Best of Enemies is a 2019 movie directed by Robin Bissell.

What genre is The Best of Enemies?+

The Best of Enemies is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Best of Enemies?+

The Best of Enemies was directed by Robin Bissell.