The Eagle (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Eagle is a 2011 drama directed by Kevin Macdonald, starring Channing Tatum, Donald Sutherland and Jamie Bell. It is based on The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $38 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Eagle About?
The premise of The Eagle without spoilers, adapted from The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 140 AD, a Roman centurion and his slave journey into the rugged highlands of Scotland on a dangerous quest to recover a lost legionary eagle standard. Twenty years prior, the emblem was lost during a disastrous battle, and the centurion is determined to restore honor to his unit. Facing hostile tribes and harsh terrain, they uncover clues about a past tragedy and the disappearance of the centurion’s father, confronting long-held secrets and a complex history along the way.
The Eagle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- legion
- gay subtext
- wall
- hadrian's wall
- scotland
- centurion
- ancient rome
- roman empire
- barefoot male
- impaled child
- roman legion
- roman soldier
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- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child in jeopardy
- sword and sandal action
- sword and sandal history
- horse and carriage
- europe
- slave
- soldier
- army
- outpost
- tribe
- honor
- battle
- vomiting
- eating a rat
- eating raw meat
- beheading
- gladius
- skeletal remains
- dismemberment
- spitting blood
- roman senator
- dead body hanging upside down
- ancient britain
- ethnic slur
- race against time
- massacre
- funeral
- guard
- body paint
- historical fiction
- sole survivor
- escape
- face paint
- showdown
- scottish highlands
- armory
- guide
The Eagle Cast
Channing Tatum leads the cast, with Donald Sutherland and Jamie Bell. Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
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Director Kevin Macdonald
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The Eagle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Eagle 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
32 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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The Eagle Plot Summary
What happens in The Eagle 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
The story unfolds in A.D. 140, two decades after Rome’s once-mighty Ninth Legion faced a crushing defeat in Caledonia, modern-day Scotland, an embarrassment magnified by the loss of their golden eagle standard. Marcus Flavius Aquila, portrayed by Channing Tatum, is the determined son of the fallen General who seeks redemption for both his family name and his father’s legacy. Stationed in Britain, his resolve is immediately tested when local Barbarian tribes, under the fierce command of an enraged Druid, launch a night assault on the Roman fort.
Full summary
The whole story of The Eagle, scene by scene
The Eagle Box Office & Budget
The Eagle grossed $38 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $19.5 million came from the US and Canada and $18.5 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $19.5M
- International
- $18.5M
- Budget
- $25M
The Eagle Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer, 6 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Family Honor Clip
- Clip What Happened To My Father? Clip
- Clip Channing Tatum Leads Roman Centurions Into Battle
- Clip Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell Face Off
How Well Do You Know The Eagle?
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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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary symbol that Marcus seeks to reclaim?
Cars in The Eagle
23 cars on screen, including the 2008 Suzuki B-King and the Honda Wave.
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2008 Suzuki B-King Main role -
Honda Wave Important role -
2001 Land-Rover Freelander Series I Important role -
2008 Nissan Teana Important role
The Eagle Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “The Eagle of the Ninth” and “A Águia da Nona Legião”.
- Also known as
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- The Eagle of the Ninth
- A Águia da Nona Legião
- Орел девятого легиона
- Orel Devjatogo legiona
- 失落的第九军团
- הנשר
- Qartal
- Der Adler der neunten Legion
- Kotka
- Орёл Девятого легиона
- L'Aigle de la Neuvième Légion
- La legión del águila
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- Kartal
- Orel Deváté legie
- 迷踪：第九鹰团
- Dziewiąty Legion
- A sas
- Ο Αετός της Αυτοκρατορίας
- העיט
- Acvila legiunii a IX-a
- A Águia da Legião Perdida
- Орел Дев'ятого легіону
- 더 이글
- Орелът
- 第九軍団のワシ
- Devītā leģiona ērglis
- ฝ่าหมื่นตาย
- Orol deviatej légie
- 帝國戰記
- L'Aigle de la 9e Légion
- Devintojo legiono erelis, მეცხრე ლეგიონის არწივი
- Chiến Binh La Mã
- 不敗雄鷹
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Centurion, In the Shadow of the Eagles and The Eagle Has Landed.
The Eagle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Eagle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eagle?
The Eagle runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Eagle released?
The Eagle was released on February 11, 2011.
Who directed The Eagle?
The Eagle was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
More films by Kevin Macdonald Who is in the cast of The Eagle?
The Eagle stars Channing Tatum, Donald Sutherland and Jamie Bell.
How much did The Eagle make at the box office?
The Eagle grossed $38 million worldwide ($19.5 million domestic, $18.5 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is The Eagle rated?
The Eagle has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic, 62% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Is The Eagle based on a book?
Yes. The Eagle is adapted from The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff.
Does The Eagle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eagle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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