The Book of Eli (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, The Book of Eli is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Albert Hughes, running about 118 minutes. “Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Who’s in it. The Book of Eli stars Denzel Washington as Eli, Gary Oldman as Carnegie, Mila Kunis as Solara and Ray Stevenson as Redridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Book of Eli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $157.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Book of Eli page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Book of Eli 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 Book of Eli (2010)?
- In US, The Book of Eli is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, 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 Book of Eli worth watching?
- The Book of Eli holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Book of Eli?
- The Book of Eli stars Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson and Jennifer Beals.
- When was The Book of Eli released?
- The Book of Eli was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.