Eagle's Wing (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, Eagle's Wing is a drama and western film directed by Anthony Harvey, running about 111 minutes. “The west, the way it really was... before the myths were born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men, an aging Native American and a ne'er-do-well trapper from North America, race to claim the stallion Eagle's Wing in antebellum Mexico, meeting marauded stagecoach travelers and garrisoned Mexicans along the way.
Who’s in it. Eagle's Wing stars Martin Sheen as Pike, Sam Waterston as White Bull, Harvey Keitel as Henry and Stéphane Audran as The Widow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Eagle's Wing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eagle's Wing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eagle's Wing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eagle's Wing (1979)?
- In US, Eagle's Wing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eagle's Wing worth watching?
- Eagle's Wing holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eagle's Wing?
- Eagle's Wing stars Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston, Harvey Keitel, Stéphane Audran and John Castle.
- When was Eagle's Wing released?
- Eagle's Wing was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.