Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- paranoid
- visceral
- thriller night
- jennifer lopez marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's domestic-abuse premise and Jennifer Lopez's forceful performance compelling in moments, but judged the thriller illogical, underdeveloped, and unintelligent.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Slim is trapped in an abusive marriage while Mitch relentlessly stalks and threatens her and her daughter.
After fleeing and hiding, Slim prepares herself to face Mitch rather than remain defenseless.
Slim concludes that killing her husband is the only way to end the danger to herself and Gracie.
Critics specifically noted the film's sustained mood of physical menace as Mitch pursues Slim and her child.
Films like Enough, and why
Sleeping with the Enemy
shared domestic violence premise, stalking suspense, and a woman reclaiming agency through physical confrontation
The Burning Bed
shared psychological thriller tension, abusive relationship dynamics, and a threatened mother protecting herself
The Brave One
shared female-led revenge thriller structure, escalating pursuit, and direct confrontation with an abusive antagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Release Date
- 2002-05-21
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1272)
Cast
- Jennifer Lopez
- Billy Campbell
- Tessa Allen
- Juliette Lewis
- Dan Futterman
- Noah Wyle
- Fred Ward
- Christopher Maher
- Janet Carroll
- Bill Cobbs
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Enough about?
- A battered wife transforms from hunted waitress into a determined survivor when escaping her violent husband is no longer enough.
- What is Enough like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Enough as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Enough violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Enough as moderate.
- What did critics think of Enough?
- Critics broadly found the film's domestic-abuse premise and Jennifer Lopez's forceful performance compelling in moments, but judged the thriller illogical, underdeveloped, and unintelligent.
- Which films are like Enough?
- Films with a similar feel include Sleeping with the Enemy, The Burning Bed, and The Brave One.
- How long is Enough?
- Enough runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Enough?
- In United States, Enough streams on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel.
