Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- austere
- propulsive
- serious
- historical adventure night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found a pleasantly traditional historical action-adventure whose appeal was weakened by stolid direction and an unconvincing central performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Marcus crosses Hadrian's Wall into Caledonia to retrieve the Ninth Legion's golden Eagle and restore his father's reputation.
The Roman expedition moves from occupied Britain into the uncharted Scottish highlands of Caledonia.
Marcus's mission depends on his relationship with Esca, a British slave whose loyalty and agency complicate Roman hierarchy.
The film depicts Roman combat, frontier travel, and battles with realistic action staging and limited CGI.
Films like The Eagle, and why
Gladiator
shared sword and sandal adventure, ancient imperial setting, and honor-driven protagonist
Centurion
shared historical adventure, Roman military conflict, and rugged frontier atmosphere
Kingdom of Heaven
shared ancient-world warfare, expedition narrative, and themes of loyalty and honor
The Last Legion
shared historical action drama, perilous journey, and conflicted warrior protagonists
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Release Date
- 2011-02-08
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1477)
Cast
- Channing Tatum
- Mark Strong
- Jamie Bell
- Donald Sutherland
- Denis O'Hare
- Tahar Rahim
- Dakin Matthews
- Douglas Henshall
- Paul Ritter
- Pip Carter
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Eagle about?
- A young Roman centurion ventures beyond Hadrian’s Wall with his enslaved companion to recover a vanished legion’s sacred standard and redeem his family name.
- What is The Eagle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Eagle as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Eagle violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Eagle as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Eagle?
- Critics found a pleasantly traditional historical action-adventure whose appeal was weakened by stolid direction and an unconvincing central performance.
- Which films are like The Eagle?
- Films with a similar feel include Gladiator, Centurion, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Last Legion.
- How long is The Eagle?
- The Eagle runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Eagle?
- In United States, The Eagle streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
