Eye in the Sky
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Helen Mirren
Colonel Katherine Powell
Aaron Paul
Steve Watts
Alan Rickman
Lieutenant General Frank Benson
Barkhad Abdi
Jama Farah
Jeremy Northam
Brian Woodale
Phoebe Fox
Carrie Gershon
Armaan Haggio
Musa Mo'Allim
Aisha Takow
Alia Mo'Allim
Monica Dolan
Angela Northman
Richard McCabe
George Matherson
Babou Ceesay
Sergeant Mushtaq Saddiq
John Heffernan
Major Harold Webb
Michael O'Keefe
Ken Stanitzke
Laila Robins
Ms. Jillian Goldman
Iain Glen
James Willett
Faisa Hassan
Fatima Mo'Allim
Bob Chappell
Simon Powell
Alex Gallafent
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$5.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Hood
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Hibbert
- Original Score
- Paul Hepker, Mark Kilian
- Original Title
- Eye in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Somali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.7M
- Production Studios
- Raindog Films, Entertainment One Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Hood
Guy Hibbert
Paul Hepker, Mark Kilian
Haris Zambarloukos, Skip Margetts
Megan Gill
Colin Firth, Ged Doherty, David Lancaster, Guy Hibbert, Claudia Bluemhuber
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Hood
Director
Haris Zambarloukos
Director of Photography
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Megan Gill
Editor
Colin Firth
Producer
Ged Doherty
Producer
David Lancaster
Producer
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
Paul Hepker
Original Music Composer
Mark Kilian
Original Music Composer
Darrell McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Guy Hibbert
Writer
Nikos Kalaitzidis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eye in the Sky.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye in the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eye in the Sky about?
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.
Who directed Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky was directed by Gavin Hood.
Who stars in Eye in the Sky?
The principal cast of Eye in the Sky includes Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi, Jeremy Northam.
When was Eye in the Sky released and how long is it?
Eye in the Sky was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $18.7M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Eye in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye in the Sky was composed by Paul Hepker, Mark Kilian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye in the Sky?
Eye in the Sky holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).