Eye in the Sky (2015)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,699 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 2015-09-07
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Eye in the Sky
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” As American pilot Steve Watts is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.
Eye in the Sky parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Eye in the Sky is an R-rated war thriller about the moral dilemmas of drone warfare targeting terrorists.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts military drone strikes, terrorism threats, and the risk of civilian casualties.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell
- Aaron Paul as Steve Watts
- Alan Rickman as Lieutenant General Frank Benson
- Barkhad Abdi as Jama Farah
- Jeremy Northam as Brian Woodale
- Phoebe Fox as Carrie Gershon
- Armaan Haggio as Musa Mo'Allim
- Aisha Takow as Alia Mo'Allim
- Monica Dolan as Angela Northman
- Richard McCabe as George Matherson
Eye in the Sky FAQ
Is Eye in the Sky good?
Eye in the Sky has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,699 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Eye in the Sky?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Eye in the Sky OK for kids?
Eye in the Sky is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Eye in the Sky is an R-rated war thriller about the moral dilemmas of drone warfare targeting terrorists.
What movies are like Eye in the Sky?
If you liked Eye in the Sky, try Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Land of Bad, United 93 and Les Misérables.