Dating the Enemy
| Dating the Enemy | |
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| Directed by | Megan Simpson Huberman |
| Written by | Megan Simpson Huberman |
| Produced by | Sue Milliken Philip Gerlach Heather Ogilvie |
| Starring | Claudia Karvan Guy Pearce Matt Day Lisa Hensley John Howard Pippa Grandison |
| Cinematography | Steve Arnold |
| Edited by | Marcus D'Arcy |
| Music by | David Hirschfelder |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Dating the Enemy is a 1996 Australian romantic comedy film written and directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, starring Claudia Karvan and Guy Pearce. It tells the story of a male-female couple in Sydney who swap bodies and have to live each other's lives, learning about life as the other gender and to more fully empathise with each other. The supporting cast includes Matt Day, Lisa Hensley, Pippa Grandison and John Howard.
The film was released theatrically in Australia on 19 September 1996. It was a success upon release and has become a cult classic in subsequent years, gaining some recognition as a film that indirectly deals with transgender issues. Karvan was nominated for the 1996 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.