The Eagle

– In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mounta..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 54 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
The Eagle (2011)

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Editor's Pick for:

The Eagle (2011) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Feb 2011

Language:

English, Scottish Gaelic

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Kevin Macdonald

Writer:

Jeremy Brock (screenplay), Rosemary Sutcliff (novel)

Main Actors:

Channing Tatum, István Göz, Bence Gerö, Denis O'Hare

Plot:

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Gross profit:

$19,478,384

Production:

Focus Features

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%
Metacritic:
55%