Eye in the Sky
"Welcome to the new front line"
Originally released in 2015. Eye in the Sky is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gavin Hood.
Starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and Alan Rickman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,680 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.7M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helen Mirren
as Colonel Katherine Powell
Aaron Paul
as Steve Watts
Alan Rickman
as Lieutenant General Frank Benson
Barkhad Abdi
as Jama Farah
Jeremy Northam
as Brian Woodale
Phoebe Fox
as Carrie Gershon
Armaan Haggio
as Musa Mo'Allim
Aisha Takow
as Alia Mo'Allim
Monica Dolan
as Angela Northman
Richard McCabe
as George Matherson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,704,595
Production Companies
- Raindog Films
- Entertainment One Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eye in the Sky 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�...
Who directed Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky was directed by Gavin Hood.
How long is Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Eye in the Sky released?
Eye in the Sky was released on September 7, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eye in the Sky?
The main cast of Eye in the Sky includes Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi, Jeremy Northam.
Is Eye in the Sky worth watching?
Eye in the Sky has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,680 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.