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The Eye

2008·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
IMDb5.4Metacritic365.8Rotten Tomatoes22%43%

Where to watch

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The Eye fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou scare easily

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About

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.
Supernatural HorrorVisionCornea TransplantDead PeoplePsychological ThrillerMysteryTensionSupernaturalSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
David Moreau, Mic Rodgers, Xavier Palud
Written by:
Danny Pang Phat, Sebastian Gutierrez, Oxide Pang Chun
Produced by:
Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Roy Lee, Don Granger
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Eye

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Eye legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

The Eye is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, 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 The Eye worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Eye rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Eye?

1 h 38 min

The Eye runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Eye?

Critics29
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate The Eye higher (52) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Eye a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$58 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is The Eye in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Eye?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Eye in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Eye use?

Chekhov's SkillWham ShotHeroic BSoDFace-Revealing TurnTrailers Always SpoilThe Grim ReaperSpared by the AdaptationSpirit Advisor"Shaggy Dog" StoryNon-Indicative TitleOh, Crap!Facial Horrorand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Eye, including Chekhov's Skill, Wham Shot, Heroic BSoD.