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The Eye

2008·Movie·PG-13·98 min·5.9(1,158)

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.

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Where to watch The Eye in United States

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Where is The Eye streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ARROWApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, ARROW, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
SpainLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, PlexApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaGoogle 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
#dying and death#blindness and impaired vision#eye operation#eyesight#sibling relationship#afterlife#classical music#eye#sister#eye specialist#remake#corneal transplant

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

Jessica Alba

Sydney Wells

Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Dr. Paul Faulkner

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Helen Wells

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz

Alicia Millstone

Rade Šerbedžija

Rade Šerbedžija

Simon McCullough

Mia Stallard

Mia Stallard

Little Girl

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Dr. Haskins

Danny Mora

Danny Mora

Miguel

Rachel Ticotin

Rachel Ticotin

Rosa Martinez

Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomita

Mrs. Cheung

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Mrs. Hillman

Fernanda Romero

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.

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