The Eagle of the Ninth (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1977, The Eagle of the Ninth is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. In Britannia in 130, a young Roman officer named Marcus Flavius Aquila and his freed slave Esca search for the Ninth Legion's gold eagle standard, which vanished with the legion 13 years earlier.
Who’s in it. The Eagle of the Ninth stars Anthony Higgins as Marcus Flavius Aquila, Christian Rodska as Esca, Peter Whitbread as Marcus' father and Patrick Holt as Aquila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Eagle of the Ninth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eagle of the Ninth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eagle of the Ninth tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eagle of the Ninth (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eagle of the Ninth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eagle of the Ninth worth watching?
- The Eagle of the Ninth holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eagle of the Ninth?
- The Eagle of the Ninth stars Anthony Higgins, Christian Rodska, Peter Whitbread, Patrick Holt and Gillian Bailey.
- When was The Eagle of the Ninth released?
- The Eagle of the Ninth was released in 1977.