The Eye (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, The Eye is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by David Moreau, running about 98 minutes. “How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Eye stars Jessica Alba as Sydney Wells, Alessandro Nivola as Dr. Paul Faulkner, Parker Posey as Helen Wells and Rade Šerbedžija as Simon McCullough, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eye (2008)?
- In US, The Eye is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 Eye worth watching?
- The Eye holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eye?
- The Eye stars Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Rade Šerbedžija and Mia Stallard.
- When was The Eye released?
- The Eye was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.