The Eternal (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, The Eternal is a horror and mystery film directed by Michael Almereyda, running about 95 minutes. “Evil sleeps, but never dies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alcoholic American couple travel to the UK with their son so he can meet his grandmother but they walk in on their crazed uncle who is in the midst of reviving a centuries-old Druid witch.
Who’s in it. The Eternal stars Alison Elliott as Nora, Jared Harris as Jim, Christopher Walken as Uncle Bill Ferriter and Jason Miller as The Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Eternal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal (1998)?
- In GB, The Eternal is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eternal worth watching?
- The Eternal holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eternal?
- The Eternal stars Alison Elliott, Jared Harris, Christopher Walken, Jason Miller and Lois Smith.
- When was The Eternal released?
- The Eternal was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.