Eye for an Eye (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Eye for an Eye is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 101 minutes. “What do you do when justice fails?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's fire and brimstone time as grieving mother Karen McCann takes justice into her own hands when a kangaroo court in Los Angeles fails to convict Robert Doob, the monster who raped and murdered her 17-year-old daughter.
Who’s in it. Eye for an Eye stars Sally Field as Karen McCann, Kiefer Sutherland as Robert Doob, Ed Harris as Mack McCann and Beverly D'Angelo as Dolly Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Eye for an Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.9M 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 Eye for an Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye for an Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye for an Eye (1996)?
- In US, Eye for an Eye 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 Eye for an Eye worth watching?
- Eye for an Eye holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye for an Eye?
- Eye for an Eye stars Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Beverly D'Angelo and Charlayne Woodard.
- When was Eye for an Eye released?
- Eye for an Eye was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.