Enemy Mine (1985)

“Enemy Mine” (1985) is a science fiction film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on the novella of the same name by Barry B. Longyear. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., and Brion James.

Set in a distant future, the story takes place during an interstellar war between humans and an alien species called the Drac. The plot follows the experiences of two soldiers from opposing sides who are forced to confront their prejudices and forge an unlikely alliance.

The film begins with human pilot Capt. Willis Davidge (Dennis Quaid) and a Drac warrior named Jeriba Shigan (Louis Gossett Jr.) fighting in space. After both spacecraft are damaged in a battle, they crash-land on a hostile, barren planet. Stranded and with no immediate hope of rescue, the two enemies are initially at odds. However, as they struggle to survive the harsh conditions, they are forced to work together to overcome the challenges they face.