

The Eye
“How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?”
Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people.
Where to watch The Eye in United States
Click a service to open The Eye there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Eye streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, ARROW, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Eye
The Eye is a 2008 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau. The cast is led by Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo.
The Eye was produced by Paramount Vantage, VN Productions, and Cruise/Wagner Productions and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on February 1, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Xavier Palud, David Moreau
- Writers
- Sebastian Gutierrez
- Release date
- February 1, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- Paramount Vantage, VN Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions
The Eye cast & crew
The Eye was directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau and written by Sebastian Gutierrez.
The cast features Jessica Alba as Sydney Wells, Alessandro Nivola as Dr. Paul Faulkner, Parker Posey as Helen Wells, Chloë Grace Moretz as Alicia Millstone, Rade Šerbedžija as Simon McCullough, and Mia Stallard as Little Girl.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Jeffrey Jur, and it was produced by Paula Wagner and Peter Block.
Is The Eye worth watching?
The Eye holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,158 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, The Eye is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Eye
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Cast of The Eye

Jessica Alba
Sydney Wells

Alessandro Nivola
Dr. Paul Faulkner

Parker Posey
Helen Wells

Chloë Grace Moretz
Alicia Millstone

Rade Šerbedžija
Simon McCullough

Mia Stallard
Little Girl

Obba Babatundé
Dr. Haskins

Danny Mora
Miguel

Rachel Ticotin
Rosa Martinez

Tamlyn Tomita
Mrs. Cheung

Karen Elizabeth Austin
Mrs. Hillman

Fernanda Romero
Ana Christina Martinez
The Eye — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Eye in United States?
The Eye is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Eye on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Eye is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Eye in?
The Eye is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Eye?
The Eye runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Eye rated?
The Eye is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,158 ratings.











