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Best of Enemies

7.220151h 27mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day,…

DirectorsRobert Gordon·Morgan Neville
WritersRobert Gordon·Morgan Neville
ProducersRobert Gordon·Morgan Neville

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Cast · Directed by Robert Gordon

GVGore Vidal
Gore Vidal
Self
WJWilliam F. Buckley Jr.
William F. Buckley Jr.
Self
KGKelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Voice of William F. Buckley
JLJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow
Voice of Gore Vidal
DCDick Cavett
Dick Cavett
Self
CHChristopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
Self
NCNoam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky
Self (archival)
RB
Reid Buckley
Self
ASAndrew Sullivan
Andrew Sullivan
Self
TG
Todd Gitlin
Self
BG
Brooke Gladstone
Self
PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Self (archival)

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Best of Enemies — streaming FAQ

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Best of Enemies is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Best of Enemies on Netflix?

Yes — Best of Enemies is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Yes — Best of Enemies is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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Best of Enemies is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.