Eye in the Sky (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2015, Eye in the Sky is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Gavin Hood, running about 102 minutes. “Welcome to the new front line” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” As American pilot Steve Watts is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.
Who’s in it. Eye in the Sky stars Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell, Aaron Paul as Steve Watts, Alan Rickman as Lieutenant General Frank Benson and Barkhad Abdi as Jama Farah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Eye in the Sky has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.7M 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 in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye in the Sky tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye in the Sky (2015)?
- In US, Eye in the Sky 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 in the Sky worth watching?
- Eye in the Sky holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eye in the Sky?
- Eye in the Sky stars Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi and Jeremy Northam.
- When was Eye in the Sky released?
- Eye in the Sky was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
