Eagle vs Shark (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Eagle vs Shark is a 2007 romantic comedy starring Jemaine Clement, Craig Hall and Loren Horsley. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eagle vs Shark About?
The premise of Eagle vs Shark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This quirky romantic comedy follows Lily, a shy and optimistic young woman, and Jarrod, a video game enthusiast haunted by a past grievance. They meet at a costume party and tentatively begin a relationship, but their contrasting personalities—Lily's unwavering positivity versus Jarrod’s cynicism—create an unusual dynamic. When Jarrod abruptly leaves her to confront a childhood bully, Lily’s determination leads to an unexpected and charming struggle for affection.
Eagle vs Shark Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- man wears eyeglasses
- nunchaku
- typographic abbreviation in title
- oceania
- quirky comedy
- romantic comedy
- dead brother
- shark
- eagle
- bully
- fight
- revenge
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- three word title
- directorial debut
- chandler
- broken heart
- kicked in the head
- saved from a fire
- fire
- bouncing a ball
- romance magazine
- magazine
- losing a job
- cashier
- clock
- computer porn
- computer hacker
- karate
- inventor
- tape recorder
- loss of mother
- loss of brother
- kicked in the head by a cow
- cow
- lesbian
- bicycle
- phone booth
- seagull
- cliff
- brushing teeth
- apology
- dysfunctional family
- frosting a cake
- cake
- pig
- tarantula
- video store
- cheese
- trampoline
- brother in law brother in law relationship
Eagle vs Shark Cast
Jemaine Clement leads the cast, with Craig Hall and Loren Horsley.
Eagle vs Shark Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eagle vs Shark 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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Eagle vs Shark Plot Summary
What happens in Eagle vs Shark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lily, a shy and wistful girl, finds solace in her songwriting when the world isn’t listening. She spends her days working at a fast food restaurant in Wellington and secretly harbors a crush on Jarrod, a charming geek from the local video game store. When Jarrod entrusts Lily with an invitation to his quirky “dress as your favourite animal” party to give to her colleague Jenny, things take a surprising turn when Jenny tosses it aside. Undeterred, Lily retrieves the invitation and attends the party, bringing along her supportive brother, Damon.
Full summary
The whole story of Eagle vs Shark, scene by scene
Eagle vs Shark Box Office
Eagle vs Shark grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $221,846 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $221.8K
- International
- $1.1M
Eagle vs Shark Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Eagle vs Shark.
How Well Do You Know Eagle vs Shark?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Lily's profession before her relationship with Jarrod develops?
Cars in Eagle vs Shark
3 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Laser and the 1988 Mazda 626.
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1988 Mazda 626 Background role -
1985 Nissan Bluebird Wagon Background role
Eagle vs Shark Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Loucos Por Nada” and “Liebe auf Neuseeländisch”.
- Also known as
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- Loucos Por Nada
- Liebe auf Neuseeländisch
- Orel kontra žralok
- Bichos raros
- נשר נגד כריש
- Orzeł kontra rekin
- Kartal Köpek Balığına Karşı
- À chacun sa chacune
- Sas kontra cápa
- 鹰与鲨鱼
- Орел против акулы
- 이글 대 샤크
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Eagle vs Shark FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eagle vs Shark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eagle vs Shark?
Eagle vs Shark runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Eagle vs Shark released?
Eagle vs Shark was released on June 15, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Eagle vs Shark?
Eagle vs Shark stars Jemaine Clement, Craig Hall and Loren Horsley.
How much did Eagle vs Shark make at the box office?
Eagle vs Shark grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($221,846 domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Eagle vs Shark rated?
Eagle vs Shark has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Eagle vs Shark have a post-credit scene?
No. Eagle vs Shark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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