Eye of the Needle
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Eye of the Needle
Where can I watch Eye of the Needle in the United States?
Eye of the Needle is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Eye of the Needle for free?
Eye of the Needle streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle stars Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, and Faith Brook. Richard Marquand is the director.
How long is Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did Eye of the Needle come out?
Eye of the Needle was released on July 24, 1981.
Which studio made Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle was produced by Kings Road Entertainment and Juniper Films in the United Kingdom and the United States.
How much did Eye of the Needle make at the box office?
Eye of the Needle grossed $18,000,000 worldwide.
What languages is Eye of the Needle in?
Eye of the Needle is in English and German, and its original language is English.
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