"Enemy of the State" is a 1998 thriller film directed by Tony Scott that stars Will Smith as a successful lawyer named Robert Clayton Dean. His life takes a dramatic turn when he unknowingly receives evidence of a politically motivated murder, leading him to become the target of a powerful government agency. As Dean tries to clear his name, he is aided by a former intelligence operative, played by Gene Hackman. The film explores themes of surveillance, privacy, and the abuse of power, highlighting the dangers of a society where personal freedoms can be compromised by the state.