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Eagle Eye

2008Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

MysteryThriller
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic436.0Rotten Tomatoes27%62%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck mystery movie about technology and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

If you want to live, you will obey.

Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers whose lives are suddenly thrown into turmoil by a mysterious woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, the unseen caller uses everyday technology to control their actions and push them into increasing danger. As events escalate, Jerry and Rachel become the country's most-wanted fugitives and must figure out what is happening to them.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Techno-Thriller
  • Surveillance State Paranoia
  • Relentless Pacing
  • Everyday Technology Weaponized
  • Buddy Action Dynamic
  • Conspiracy Mystery
  • Urban Chase Sequence
  • AI Control Narrative
  • Blockbuster Spectacle

Cast

24 of 77

Crew

Directed by
D.J. Caruso
Written by
Hillary Seitz, John Glenn, Dan McDermott
Produced by
Alex Kurtzman, Patrick Crowley, Roberto Orci
Music by
Brian Tyler

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Facts

September 25, 2008 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
September 25, 2008
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$179 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Zeroth Law Rebellion, Cowboy Cop, Posthumous Character +9

  • Zeroth Law Rebellion
  • Cowboy Cop
  • Posthumous Character
  • The Chessmaster
  • Attack Drone
  • Robo-Cam
  • Age-Gap Romance
  • A.I.'s Agent
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Gambit Roulette
  • Shout-Out
  • Extremely Short Timespan

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eagle Eye?"

Questions about Eagle Eye

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eagle Eye?

PrimeParamount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Eagle Eye streams on Prime and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Eagle Eye worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Eagle Eye okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Eagle Eye plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Eagle Eye use?

Zeroth Law RebellionCowboy CopPosthumous CharacterThe ChessmasterAttack DroneRobo-CamAge-Gap RomanceA.I.'s AgentReasonable Authority FigureGambit RouletteShout-OutExtremely Short Timespanand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Zeroth Law Rebellion, Cowboy Cop, and Posthumous Character.