The Pale Blue Eye
2022, English. Directed by Scott Cooper.
Every heart tells a tale.
West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 2,330 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Pale Blue Eye
The Pale Blue Eye is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Scott CooperDirector
- Christian BaleAugustus Landor
- Harry MellingEdgar Allan Poe
- Lucy BoyntonLea Marquis
- Toby JonesDr. Daniel Marquis
- Simon McBurneyCaptain Hitchcock
- Timothy SpallSuperintendent Thayer
- Robert DuvallJean-Pepe
- Harry LawteyArtemus Marquis
- Gillian AndersonJulia Marquis
- Charlotte GainsbourgPatsy
- Hadley RobinsonMattie
- Fred HechingerCadet Randolph Ballinger
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2022
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Cooper
- Budget
- $72M
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News & fan talk
What The Pale Blue Eye is based on
The Pale Blue Eye is based on The Pale Blue Eye, a 2003 novel by Louis Bayard.
Novel · 2003
The Pale Blue Eye
By Louis Bayard
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The Pale Blue Eye: quick answers
Is The Pale Blue Eye worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 2,330 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Pale Blue Eye have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pale Blue Eye. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pale Blue Eye parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pale Blue Eye is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pale Blue Eye on?
The Pale Blue Eye is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pale Blue Eye?
If you liked The Pale Blue Eye, try God Told Me To, The Bat, I Am Not a Serial Killer.
Who directed The Pale Blue Eye?
The Pale Blue Eye (2022) was directed by Scott Cooper and stars Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Lucy Boynton.
What is The Pale Blue Eye based on?
The Pale Blue Eye is based on The Pale Blue Eye, a 2003 novel by Louis Bayard.