Enemy Gold

Right now you can watch Enemy Gold in the US on YouTube TV and FlixFling — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 4/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch Bruce Penhall work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on YouTube TV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Enemy Gold earns its spot. The plotting in Enemy Gold is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Three Federal agents go in search of gold supposedly hidden by Quantrell during the Civil War after they are suspended by a corrupt official for excessive force during a drug raid. Meanwhile a drug lord hires a hit woman to kill the three for interfering with his operations. Bruce Penhall and Mark Barriere lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1994. Enemy Gold is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Enemy Gold. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Bruce Penhall anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.