The Pale Blue Eye (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2022, The Pale Blue Eye is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Scott Cooper, running about 128 minutes. “Every heart tells a tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.
Who’s in it. The Pale Blue Eye stars Christian Bale as Augustus Landor, Gillian Anderson as Julia Marquis, Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe and Lucy Boynton as Lea Marquis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Pale Blue Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pale Blue Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pale Blue Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pale Blue Eye (2022)?
- In US, The Pale Blue Eye is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pale Blue Eye worth watching?
- The Pale Blue Eye holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pale Blue Eye?
- The Pale Blue Eye stars Christian Bale, Gillian Anderson, Harry Melling, Lucy Boynton and Toby Jones.
- When was The Pale Blue Eye released?
- The Pale Blue Eye was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.