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Dating the Enemy

Dating the Enemy

A cheeky romantic comedy.

19966.31h 37m

Overview

Television show host Brett and his laid-back science journalist girlfriend Tash despair that they will ever truly understand each other. On their first anniversary, under a full moon, a frustrated Tash declares her wish that they could swap lives. The next morning, Brett and Tash awaken to find Tash's wish has come true. Forced to confront the unfamiliar sensations of their "new" bodies, both must navigate strange new experiences with friends and co-workers.

Directed by Megan Simpson Huberman
Written by Megan Simpson Huberman
Produced by Sue Milliken
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Top Cast

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Brett

Claudia Karvan

Claudia Karvan

Tash

Matt Day

Matt Day

Rob

Lisa Hensley

Lisa Hensley

Laetitia

Pippa Grandison

Pippa Grandison

Colette

John Howard

John Howard

Davis

Scott Lowe

Scott Lowe

Harrison

C

Christopher Morsley

Paul

H

Heidi Lapaine

Christina

Christine Anu

Christine Anu

The Singer

Themes & Keywords

journalistwoman director

About Dating the Enemy

Dating the Enemy is a comedy, fantasy, romance film released in 1996 exploring themes of journalist, woman director. Directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, it stars Guy Pearce, Claudia Karvan, Matt Day. Television show host Brett and his laid-back science journalist girlfriend Tash despair that they will ever truly understand each other. On their first anniversary, under a full moon, a frustrated Tash declares her wish that they could swap lives. The next morning, Brett and Tash awaken to find Tash's wish has come true. Forced to confront the unfamiliar sensations of their "new" bodies, both must navigate strange new experiences with friends and co-workers.

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