Eureka (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1983, Eureka is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 130 minutes. “Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Alaskan gold prospector lives in luxury with his family on an island which gangsters want.
Who’s in it. Eureka stars Gene Hackman as Jack McCann, Theresa Russell as Tracy, Rutger Hauer as Claude Maillot Van Horn and Jane Lapotaire as Helen McCann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Eureka has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $123.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eureka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eureka 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 Eureka (1983)?
- In US, Eureka is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eureka worth watching?
- Eureka holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eureka?
- Eureka stars Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire and Mickey Rourke.
- When was Eureka released?
- Eureka was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.