The Eagle (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, The Eagle is a drama and adventure film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 114 minutes. “The destiny of a soldier. The honour of a slave. The fate of an empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
Who’s in it. The Eagle stars Channing Tatum as Marcus Aquila, Mark Strong as Guern, Jamie Bell as Esca and Donald Sutherland as Aquila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Eagle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans 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 The Eagle (2011)?
- In US, The Eagle is available to 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 The Eagle worth watching?
- The Eagle holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eagle?
- The Eagle stars Channing Tatum, Mark Strong, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Denis O'Hare.
- When was The Eagle released?
- The Eagle was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.