My Good Enemy (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2010, My Good Enemy is a drama and family film directed by Oliver Ussing, running about 88 minutes. “New day at school. New day in hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sensitive 12-year-old Alf is the low man on his class' totem pole, and he's sick of it. Forming a secret, Machiavellian alliance with another student who also has grown weary of being bullied, he hatches a plan to throw a wrench into the well-oiled gears of the school social order. Everything seems to go according to plan, until Alf discovers that turning the tables on his tormentors has its own dire consequences.

Who’s in it. My Good Enemy stars Nikolaj Støvring Hansen as Alf, Rasmus Lind Rubin as Toke, Clara Bruun Sandbye as Tilde and Kim Bodnia as Dansklærer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, My Good Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Good Enemy page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Good Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Good Enemy (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Good Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is My Good Enemy worth watching?
My Good Enemy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Good Enemy?
My Good Enemy stars Nikolaj Støvring Hansen, Rasmus Lind Rubin, Clara Bruun Sandbye, Kim Bodnia and Damon Anthony Phillips Jerichow.
When was My Good Enemy released?
My Good Enemy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.