Overview
A daring rescue mission unfolds in enemy territory during World War II, where every second counts.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- suspenseful
- heroic
- classic action night
- war movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as highly entertaining classic war adventure, praising its action, cinematography, and stars while noting confusing plotting and contrivances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Major Smith's rescue assignment is gradually revealed to contain a more secret purpose, while Schaffer questions why he was selected.
Schaffer becomes suspicious after a team member dies and the operation's stated purpose no longer explains the team's composition.
The commandos parachute into the Bavarian Alps and attack a heavily defended S.S. headquarters in a mountain castle.
The film presents a crack commando team, daring infiltrations, and cool calculated courage in an overtly heroic adventure register.
Films like Where Eagles Dare, and why
The Guns of Navarone
shares World War II commando action, covert mission plotting, mountain terrain, and large-scale adventure spectacle
The Dirty Dozen
shares wartime espionage, shifting loyalties, secret objectives, and classic military adventure tension
Where Eagles Dare
shares Allied agents infiltrating enemy territory, undercover intrigue, and twist-driven war thriller structure
Force 10 from Navarone
shares alpine wartime espionage, rescue missions, and suspense built around enemy fortifications
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian G. Hutton
- Release Date
- 1968-12-04
- Runtime
- 155 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1034)
Cast
- Richard Burton
- Clint Eastwood
- Mary Ure
- Patrick Wymark
- Michael Hordern
- Donald Houston
- Peter Barkworth
- William Squire
- Robert Beatty
- Brook Williams
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Where Eagles Dare about?
- A crack Allied commando team storms a Bavarian Nazi stronghold, only to discover that its rescue mission conceals a perilous intelligence game.
- What is Where Eagles Dare like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Where Eagles Dare as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Where Eagles Dare violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Where Eagles Dare as moderate.
- What did critics think of Where Eagles Dare?
- Critics broadly regard it as highly entertaining classic war adventure, praising its action, cinematography, and stars while noting confusing plotting and contrivances.
- Which films are like Where Eagles Dare?
- Films with a similar feel include The Guns of Navarone, The Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare, and Force 10 from Navarone.
- How long is Where Eagles Dare?
- Where Eagles Dare runs 155 minutes.
- Where can I watch Where Eagles Dare?
- In United States, Where Eagles Dare is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
