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Eye in the Sky (2015)
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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.
Cast
Helen Mirrenas Colonel Katherine Powell
Aaron Paulas Steve Watts
Alan Rickmanas Lieutenant General Frank Benson
Barkhad Abdias Jama Farah
Jeremy Northamas Brian Woodale
Phoebe Foxas Carrie Gershon
Armaan Haggioas Musa Mo'Allim
Aisha Takowas Alia Mo'Allim
Monica Dolanas Angela Northman
Richard McCabeas George Matherson
Babou Ceesayas Sergeant Mushtaq Saddiq
John Heffernanas Major Harold Webb
Michael O'Keefeas Ken Stanitzke
Laila Robinsas Ms. Jillian Goldman
Facts
| Release date | September 7, 2015 |
| Runtime | 102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $13,000,000 |
| Box office | $18,704,595 (1.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt2057392 |
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Questions
How long is Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Eye in the Sky worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,797 votes, which places it #85 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 71%) and #642 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky was directed by Gavin Hood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Official Secrets (2019), Ender's Game (2013), Rendition (2007).
Who stars in Eye in the Sky?
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.
What is Eye in the Sky rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eye in the Sky?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19629.