The Eagle and the Hawk (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 6.8

The Eagle and the Hawk poster

Released in 1933, The Eagle and the Hawk is an action, drama and war film directed by Stuart Walker, running about 73 minutes. “One a dauntless flyer, the other a relentless killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The pilots of a Royal Air Force squadron in World War I face not only physical but mental dangers in their struggle to survive while fighting the enemy.

Who’s in it. The Eagle and the Hawk stars Fredric March as Jerry H. Young, Cary Grant as Henry Crocker, Jack Oakie as Mike 'Slug' Richards and Carole Lombard as The Beautiful Lady, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Eagle and the Hawk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eagle and the Hawk page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Eagle and the Hawk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Eagle and the Hawk (1933)?
In US, The Eagle and the Hawk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Eagle and the Hawk worth watching?
The Eagle and the Hawk holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Eagle and the Hawk?
The Eagle and the Hawk stars Fredric March, Cary Grant, Jack Oakie, Carole Lombard and Guy Standing.
When was The Eagle and the Hawk released?
The Eagle and the Hawk was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.