Where Eagles Dare (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1968, Where Eagles Dare is an action, adventure and war film directed by Brian G. Hutton, running about 155 minutes. “One weekend Major Smith, Lieutenant Schaffer, and a beautiful blonde named Mary decided to win World War II.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
Who’s in it. Where Eagles Dare stars Richard Burton as Maj. Smith, Clint Eastwood as Lt. Morris Schaffer, Mary Ure as Mary Ellison and Patrick Wymark as Col. Wyatt Turner DSO MC, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Where Eagles Dare has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21M 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 Where Eagles Dare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where Eagles Dare 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 Where Eagles Dare (1968)?
- In US, Where Eagles Dare 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 Where Eagles Dare worth watching?
- Where Eagles Dare holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Where Eagles Dare?
- Where Eagles Dare stars Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark and Michael Hordern.
- When was Where Eagles Dare released?
- Where Eagles Dare was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.