Eye of the Eagle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Eye of the Eagle is a drama, adventure, family and history film directed by Peter Flinth, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1218 Danish king Valdemar sends his homonymous young son and heir in safety, as war is at the borders, to Erskil, the bishop of Ravensburg, who is instructed to see to the prince's education. Alas the bishop is the brain of a conspiracy to seize the crown for himself, as most of the nobles are dissatisfied with the endless wars that bring them no profit. The prince and kitchen-boy Aske accidentally fall out of the castle and overhear the conspirators, but are seen and pursued by the men of the One-eyed Man, a feared mercenary who is in the conspiracy to take mortal revenge on the king for leaving him behind on a battlefield where he lost an eye which was eaten by an eagle, which he tamed and now shares his sight with. Written by KGF Vissers
Who’s in it. Eye of the Eagle stars Nijas Ørnbak-Fjeldmose as Valdemar, Lasse Baunkilde as Aske, Lars Lohmann as Kongen and Maj Bockhahn Bjerregaard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Eye of the Eagle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Eagle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Eagle (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eye of the Eagle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eye of the Eagle worth watching?
- Eye of the Eagle holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye of the Eagle?
- Eye of the Eagle stars Nijas Ørnbak-Fjeldmose, Lasse Baunkilde, Lars Lohmann, Maj Bockhahn Bjerregaard and Björn Granath.
- When was Eye of the Eagle released?
- Eye of the Eagle was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.