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The Eagle Huntress

2016Movie1 h 27 minG

DocumentaryFamily
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic726.5Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about a real life story and growing up, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, romance or scares.

Movies with

Story

Witness one girl's dream take flight

Follow Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been typically been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Documentary
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Female Empowerment
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Traditional Practices
  • Family Bonds
  • Kazakh Culture
  • Educational & Uplifting

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Otto Bell
Produced by
Stacey Reiss, Otto Bell, Sharon Chang
Music by
Jeff Peters

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 2, 2016 · 1 h 27 min · G

Released
November 2, 2016
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Documentary, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Kazakh
Made in
Mongolia
Box office
$3 million
Available in
45 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Talking Heads, Documentary, Narrator +9

  • Talking Heads
  • Documentary
  • Narrator
  • Underdogs Never Lose
  • Daddy's Girl
  • Based on a True Story
  • Noble Bird of Prey
  • Scenery Porn
  • Training Montage
  • Rite of Passage
  • Big Game
  • Girly Girl with a Tomboy Streak

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Eagle Huntress?"

Questions about The Eagle Huntress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Eagle Huntress?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Eagle Huntress from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Eagle Huntress worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 72).

Is The Eagle Huntress okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Eagle Huntress?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Eagle Huntress?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.