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Eye in the Sky

2015·Movie
1h 42min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score

Eye in the Sky fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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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.
Drone Warfare EthicsMoral DilemmaTechnological AccountabilityPolitical ThrillerTense & GrippingMilitary OperationsInternational RelationsConsequences of WarModern Warfare

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Eye in the Sky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eye in the Sky legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eye in the Sky worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eye in the Sky rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Eye in the Sky?

1 h 42 min

Eye in the Sky runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eye in the Sky?

Critics84
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Eye in the Sky higher (84) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Eye in the Sky a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Eye in the Sky in?

EnglishSomali

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

In how many countries can I watch Eye in the Sky?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eye in the Sky in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eye in the Sky use?

AfrofuturismNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Disney DeathHopeless WarFour-Star BadassGrey-and-Gray MoralityToken TrioArmchair MilitaryDirty CowardEnsemble CastTitle DropDeath of a Childand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Eye in the Sky, including Afrofuturism, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Disney Death.