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Where Eagles Dare

1968·Movie
2h 35min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic636.8Rotten Tomatoes84%89%
IMDb7.6Metacritic636.8Rotten Tomatoes84%89%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

War and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

One weekend Major Smith, Lieutenant Schaffer, and a beautiful blonde named Mary decided to win World War II.

World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
WWII ActionSpy ThrillerCommando MissionAlpine SettingHigh-Stakes RescueClassic AdventureSuspensefulBetrayal & DeceptionExplosive Action

Crew

Directed by:
Brian G. Hutton, Yakima Canutt, Colin M. Brewer
Written by:
Alistair MacLean, Alistair MacLean, Alistair MacLean
Produced by:
Jerry Gershwin, Ted Lloyd, Denis Holt
Composed by:
Jonathan Bates, Ron Goodwin, Ron Goodwin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Where Eagles Dare

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Where can I stream Where Eagles Dare legally?

HBO Max

Where Eagles Dare is included with a subscription to HBO Max in Mexico. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Where Eagles Dare worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Where Eagles Dare rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Where Eagles Dare?

2 h 35 min

Where Eagles Dare runs 2 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Where Eagles Dare?

Critics74
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Where Eagles Dare much the same way.

Was Where Eagles Dare a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Where Eagles Dare in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Where Eagles Dare?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Where Eagles Dare in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Where Eagles Dare use?

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TV Tropes lists 96 storytelling tropes for Where Eagles Dare, including The Apple Falls Far, Meaningful Name, No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Dine.