Facing the Enemy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, Facing the Enemy is a thriller film directed by Robert Malenfant, running about 98 minutes. “He made one mistake... He slept with the killer's wife” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Griff McCleary is a cop, now his son shot himself with Griff's gun. A year later both he and his wife are still reeling from it. Griff feeling shut out by his wife Olivia, decides to move out. Now he is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide. He believes that there was no suicide. His investigation leads him to a girl named Nikki.
Who’s in it. Facing the Enemy stars Linden Ashby as Griff McCleary, Maxwell Caulfield as Harlan Moss, Alexandra Paul as Olivia McCleary and Melanie Wilson as Cassie Ives, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Facing the Enemy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Facing the Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Facing the Enemy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Facing the Enemy (2001)?
- In US, Facing the Enemy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Facing the Enemy worth watching?
- Facing the Enemy holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Facing the Enemy?
- Facing the Enemy stars Linden Ashby, Maxwell Caulfield, Alexandra Paul, Melanie Wilson and Cynthia Preston.
- When was Facing the Enemy released?
- Facing the Enemy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.