An Eye for an Eye (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, An Eye for an Eye is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Steve Carver, running about 106 minutes. “Kane's justice is revenge. Kane's weapon is himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.
Who’s in it. An Eye for an Eye stars Chuck Norris as Sean Kane, Christopher Lee as Morgan Canfield, Richard Roundtree as Capt. Stevens and Matt Clark as Tom McCoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, An Eye for an Eye has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 An Eye for an Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Eye for an Eye 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 An Eye for an Eye (1981)?
- In US, An Eye for an Eye is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon 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 An Eye for an Eye worth watching?
- An Eye for an Eye holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Eye for an Eye?
- An Eye for an Eye stars Chuck Norris, Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree, Matt Clark and Mako.
- When was An Eye for an Eye released?
- An Eye for an Eye was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.