The Eagle
2011 · Movie · PG-13 · 114 min · ★ 6.2 · 47% critics
Set in 140 AD, a young Roman centurion travels to investigate the long-missing Ninth Legion and to restore his father’s honor. With only his loyal companion, he ventures beyond Hadrian’s Wall into dangerous highlands, seeking the lost golden emblem of the legion.
Based on The Eagle of the Ninth
Also known as The Eagle of the Ninth
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-02-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 47/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (1,424 votes)
- Box office
- $36,054,706
- Budget
- $25,000,000
About
If you enjoy gritty Roman-era adventures like Centurion and King Arthur, you may have fun here, but Not for you if you want strict historical accuracy or fast, nonstop momentum throughout.
Pros: sweeping frontier adventure; strong lead chemistry; lush outdoor atmosphere | Cons: some historical liberties; accents may divide viewers; pacing can feel dragging
Themes
- roman empire
- scotland
- slavery
- eagle
- ancient rome
- honor
- disappearance
- ancient world
- britain
- slave
- scottish highlands
- 2nd century
- +1 more
Cast & crew
Channing Tatum
as Marcus Aquila
Mark Strong
as Guern
Jamie Bell
as Esca
Donald Sutherland
as Aquila
Denis O'Hare
as Lotorius
Tahar Rahim
as Seal Prince
Dakin Matthews
as Claudius Marcellus
Douglas Henshall
as Cradoc
Paul Ritter
as Galba
Pip Carter
as Servius Placidus
Directed by Kevin Macdonald