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TMDB19811h 48mDrama / Thriller

Eye of the Needle

To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.

Great Britain, 1944, during World War II. Relentlessly pursued by several MI5 agents, Henry Faber the Needle, a ruthless German spy in possession of vital information about D-Day, takes refuge on Storm Island, an inhospitable, sparsely inhabited island off the coast of northern Scotland.

TMDB audience score

Based on 269 votes

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Eye of the Needle at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 3 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 269 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Eye of the Needle tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 269 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Eye of the Needle

Is Eye of the Needle scary?
MyCinema has not rated Eye of the Needle for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Eye of the Needle in the US?
Eye of the Needle streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Eye of the Needle suitable for kids?
Eye of the Needle is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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