Eye in the Sky
“Welcome to the new front line”
A UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” As American pilot Steve Watts is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.
Where to watch Eye in the Sky in United States
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Where is Eye in the Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
About Eye in the Sky
Eye in the Sky is a 2015 English-language drama, thriller and war film directed by Gavin Hood. The cast is led by Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free.
Eye in the Sky was produced by Raindog Films and Entertainment One Features and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 7, 2015, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gavin Hood
- Writers
- Guy Hibbert
- Release date
- September 7, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- Raindog Films, Entertainment One Features
Eye in the Sky cast & crew
Eye in the Sky was directed by Gavin Hood and written by Guy Hibbert.
The cast features Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell, Aaron Paul as Steve Watts, Alan Rickman as Lieutenant General Frank Benson, Barkhad Abdi as Jama Farah, Jeremy Northam as Brian Woodale, and Phoebe Fox as Carrie Gershon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hepker, cinematography is by Haris Zambarloukos, and it was produced by Ged Doherty and Colin Firth.
Is Eye in the Sky worth watching?
Eye in the Sky holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,744 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and war, Eye in the Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Eye in the Sky
In United States, you can stream Eye in the Sky on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Eye in the Sky
Helen Mirren
Colonel Katherine Powell
Aaron Paul
Steve Watts
Alan Rickman
Lieutenant General Frank Benson
Barkhad Abdi
Jama Farah
Jeremy Northam
Brian Woodale
Phoebe Fox
Carrie Gershon
Armaan Haggio
Musa Mo'Allim
Aisha Takow
Alia Mo'Allim
Monica Dolan
Angela Northman
Richard McCabe
George Matherson
Babou Ceesay
Sergeant Mushtaq Saddiq
John Heffernan
Major Harold Webb
Eye in the Sky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Eye in the Sky in United States?
Eye in the Sky is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Eye in the Sky on Kanopy?
Yes — Eye in the Sky is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Eye in the Sky in?
Eye in the Sky is originally in English, with audio tracks including Somali, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Eye in the Sky rated?
Eye in the Sky is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,744 ratings.
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