Eye of the Needle
1981, English. Directed by Richard Marquand.
To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard MarquandDirector
- Donald SutherlandFaber
- Kate NelliganLucy
- Ian BannenGodliman
- Christopher CazenoveDavid
- Faith BrookLucy's Mother
- Barbara EwingMrs. Garden
- David HaymanCanter
- Alex McCrindleTom
- Philip Martin BrownBilly Parkin
- Stephen MacKennaLieutenant
- George BelbinLucy's Father
- Barbara GraleyDavid's Mother
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Mann
- Box office
- $18M
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What Eye of the Needle is based on
Eye of the Needle is based on Eye of the Needle, a 1978 novel by Ken Follett, published by Penguin Group.
Novel · 1978
Eye of the Needle
By Ken Follett
Published by Penguin Group
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Eye of the Needle: quick answers
Is Eye of the Needle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Eye of the Needle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Eye of the Needle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Eye of the Needle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Eye of the Needle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Eye of the Needle on?
Eye of the Needle is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Eye of the Needle?
If you liked Eye of the Needle, try Topaz, K-19: The Widowmaker, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle (1981) was directed by Richard Marquand and stars Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen.
What is Eye of the Needle based on?
Eye of the Needle is based on Eye of the Needle, a 1978 novel by Ken Follett, published by Penguin Group.