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Eternity (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1990, Eternity is a drama film directed by Steven Paul, running about 110 minutes. “Their paths will cross in more than one lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. TV producer James has an extremely vivid dream, in which he is a prince struggling to keep the kingdom at peace against the wishes of his warfaring brother, while at the same time competing with his brother for a woman's love. The figures in his dream match those in his real life, with his brother being an aggressive business man trying to buy James out, the king being James' advisor, and the woman being an actress recently cast for a commercial at his studio. Seeing his dreams as a message about his life, James decides to act on their guidance, even though they lead him into the fight of his life.

Who’s in it. Eternity stars Jon Voight as Edward / James, Armand Assante as Romi / Sean, Wilford Brimley as King / Eric and Eileen Davidson as Dahlia / Valerie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Eternity has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eternity page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eternity (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eternity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Eternity worth watching?
Eternity holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Eternity?
Eternity stars Jon Voight, Armand Assante, Wilford Brimley, Eileen Davidson and Joey Villa.
When was Eternity released?
Eternity was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.