The Eagle
"The destiny of a soldier. The honour of a slave. The fate of an empire."
Originally released in 2011. The Eagle is a adventure/drama film. directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Starring Channing Tatum, Mark Strong, and Jamie Bell
Synopsis
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1,388 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.1M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,122,040
Production Companies
- Prime Focus
- Toledo Productions
- Focus Features
- Twins Financing
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eagle about?
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore...
Who directed The Eagle?
The Eagle was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
How long is The Eagle?
The Eagle has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Eagle released?
The Eagle was released on February 8, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eagle?
The main cast of The Eagle includes Channing Tatum, Mark Strong, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland, Denis O'Hare.
Is The Eagle worth watching?
The Eagle has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,388 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.