The Eye (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, The Eye is a horror film directed by Danny Pang, running about 98 minutes. “How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A blind concert violinist gets a cornea transplant allowing her to see again. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she realizes her new eye can see ghosts. She sets out to find the origins of the cornea and discover the fate of its former host.
Who’s in it. The Eye stars Angelica Lee as Wong Kar Mun, Lawrence Chou as Dr. Wah, Chutcha Rujinanon as Chiu Wai Ling and Yut Lai So as Yingying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eye tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eye (2002)?
- In US, The Eye is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eye worth watching?
- The Eye holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eye?
- The Eye stars Angelica Lee, Lawrence Chou, Chutcha Rujinanon, Yut Lai So and Edmund Chen.
- When was The Eye released?
- The Eye was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.