The Best of Enemies
2019, English. Directed by Robin Bissell.
Change is worth fighting for
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Robin BissellDirector
- Taraji P. HensonAnn Atwater
- Sam RockwellClaiborne Paul Ellis
- Babou CeesayBill Riddick
- Anne HecheMary Ellis
- Wes BentleyFloyd Kelly
- Nick SearcyGarland Keith
- Bruce McGillCarvie Oldham
- John Gallagher Jr.Lee Trombley
- Nicholas LoganWiley Yates
- Gilbert Glenn BrownHoward Clement
- Caitlin MehnerMaddy Mays
- Dolan WilsonCouncilman Bill Atkins
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robin Bissell
- Budget
- $10M
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What The Best of Enemies is based on
The Best of Enemies is adapted from a novel.
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The Best of Enemies: quick answers
Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 507 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Best of Enemies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best of Enemies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best of Enemies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best of Enemies is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best of Enemies on?
The Best of Enemies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best of Enemies?
If you liked The Best of Enemies, try Rosewood, A Call to Spy, The Boy in the Woods.
Who directed The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies (2019) was directed by Robin Bissell and stars Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay.
What is The Best of Enemies based on?
The Best of Enemies is adapted from a novel.