The Eagle Has Landed
1976, English. Directed by John Sturges.
The daring World War II plot that changed the course of history.
When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfolk, it hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap the prime minister and spirit him to Germany for enforced negotiations with Hitler.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Eagle Has Landed is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and History Vault in India.
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Cast & crew
- John SturgesDirector
- Michael CaineCol. Kurt Steiner
- Donald SutherlandLiam Devlin
- Robert DuvallCol. Max Radl
- Jenny AgutterMolly Prior
- Donald PleasenceHimmler
- Anthony QuayleAdmiral Canaris
- Jean MarshJoanna Grey
- Sven-Bertil TaubeCaptain von Neustadt
- John StandingFather Verecker
- Judy GeesonPamela
- Treat WilliamsCaptain Clark
- Larry HagmanColonel Pitts
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1976
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Budget
- $6M
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What The Eagle Has Landed is based on
The Eagle Has Landed is based on The Eagle Has Landed, a 1975 novel by Jack Higgins.
Novel · 1975
The Eagle Has Landed
By Jack Higgins
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The Eagle Has Landed: quick answers
Is The Eagle Has Landed worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Eagle Has Landed?
The Eagle Has Landed runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The Eagle Has Landed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Eagle Has Landed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Eagle Has Landed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Eagle Has Landed is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Eagle Has Landed on?
The Eagle Has Landed is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and History Vault in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Eagle Has Landed?
If you liked The Eagle Has Landed, try Shout at the Devil, Twelve O'Clock High, Walking with the Enemy.
Who directed The Eagle Has Landed?
The Eagle Has Landed (1976) was directed by John Sturges and stars Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall.
What is The Eagle Has Landed based on?
The Eagle Has Landed is based on The Eagle Has Landed, a 1975 novel by Jack Higgins.