The Eiger Sanction (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1975, The Eiger Sanction is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 129 minutes. “HIS LIFELINE - held by the assassin he hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A classical art professor and collector, who doubles as a professional assassin, is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend.
Who’s in it. The Eiger Sanction stars Clint Eastwood as Jonathan Hemlock, George Kennedy as Ben Bowman, Vonetta McGee as Jemima Brown and Jack Cassidy as Miles Mellough, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Eiger Sanction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2M 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 Eiger Sanction page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eiger Sanction 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 The Eiger Sanction (1975)?
- In US, The Eiger Sanction 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 Eiger Sanction worth watching?
- The Eiger Sanction holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eiger Sanction?
- The Eiger Sanction stars Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy and Heidi Brühl.
- When was The Eiger Sanction released?
- The Eiger Sanction was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.