Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- deadpan
- mordant
- indie movie night
- quirky date night
What critics said
Critics found frequent wit, mordant humor, distinctive whimsical style, and emotional truth, but considered the film insufficiently differentiated from other quirky comedies.
What sets it apart
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Lily and Jarrod repeatedly behave awkwardly and selfishly, while the film balances mordant humor with emotional truth.
Jarrod’s fixation on his dead brother and Lily’s encounter with the family’s loss complicate their attraction.
Jarrod sustains a decade-long grudge and prepares for a confrontation with his former tormentor.
Critics specifically identify the film’s whimsical animated interludes as part of its distinctive style.
Films like Eagle vs Shark, and why
Napoleon Dynamite
awkward outsider romance, deadpan humor, and eccentric small-town character comedy
The Big Sick
offbeat romantic comedy centered on socially isolated protagonists and emotional vulnerability
Rushmore
quirky outsider characters, mordant humor, and tenderly abrasive relationships
Punch-Drunk Love
unconventional romance, uncomfortable comedy, and wounded characters seeking connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Release Date
- 2007-06-15
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (348)
Cast
- Loren Taylor
- Jemaine Clement
- Joel Tobeck
- Brian Sergent
- Craig Hall
- Rachel House
- Morag Hills
- Bernard Stewart
- Taika Waititi
- David Fane
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MUBI, MUBI Amazon 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 Eagle vs Shark about?
- Two damaged misfits stumble through an abrasive, absurd courtship while an old grievance and family grief threaten to keep them apart.
- What is Eagle vs Shark like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eagle vs Shark as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Eagle vs Shark violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Eagle vs Shark as mild.
- What did critics think of Eagle vs Shark?
- Critics found frequent wit, mordant humor, distinctive whimsical style, and emotional truth, but considered the film insufficiently differentiated from other quirky comedies.
- Which films are like Eagle vs Shark?
- Films with a similar feel include Napoleon Dynamite, The Big Sick, Rushmore, and Punch-Drunk Love.
- How long is Eagle vs Shark?
- Eagle vs Shark runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Eagle vs Shark?
- In United States, Eagle vs Shark streams on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
