The Eye (2008) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Eye (2008) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Feb 01, 2008 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 38m
- Our Score: ☆ 5/10
Read our The Eye Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 4.18/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.2/10
The Eye Plot Synopsis:
The violinist Sydney Wells has been blind since she was five years old due to an accident. She submits to a surgery of cornea transplantation to recover her vision, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she's having strange visions. With the support of Dr. Paul Faulkner, Sidney finds who the donor of her eyes and begins a journey to find out the truth behind her visions.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A woman receives an eye transplant that allows her to see into the supernatural world.
Tagline: You Won"t Believe Her Eyes.
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The Eye Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 98 minutes / Directors: David Moreau, Xavier Palud
Stars: Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Rade Serbedzija, Fernanda Romero … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 01, 2008Box Office: $31,418,697
Awards: 2
Nominations: 4
What is The Eye Streaming On?
The Eye is Streaming on Netflix, HBO MaxLanguage: English, Spanish
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Eye Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 01, 2008, Netflix: Jan 01, 2019
Writers: Sebastian Gutierrez, Yuet-Jan Hui, Oxide Chun Pang, Danny Pang
Producers: Peter Block, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Doug Davison, Mike Elliott, Ogden Gavanski, Don Granger, Sarah Baker Grillo, Roy Lee, Michelle Manning, Darren Miller, Jack L. Murray, Tom Ortenberg, Michael Paseornek, Paula Wagner
Editors: Patrick Lussier
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The Eye (2008) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Eye Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Alba | ... | Sydney Wells |
| Alessandro Nivola | ... | Dr. Paul Faulkner |
| Parker Posey | ... | Helen Wells |
| Rade Serbedzija | ... | Simon McCullough |
| Fernanda Romero | ... | Ana Christina Martinez |
| Rachel Ticotin | ... | Rosa Martinez |
| Obba Babatundé | ... | Dr. Haskins |
| Danny Mora | ... | Miguel |
| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... | Alicia |
| Brett A. Haworth | ... | Shadowman |
| Kevin Phan | ... | Tomi Cheung (as Kevin K.) |
| Tamlyn Tomita | ... | Mrs. Cheung |
| Esodie Geiger | ... | Nurse |
| Karen Elizabeth Austin | ... | Mrs. Hillman (as Karen Austin) |
| Ryan J. Pezdirc | ... | Nurse Room Attendant |
| James Salas | ... | Jim |
| Brett O''Mara | ... | Brett (as Brett Omara) |
| Landall Goolsby | ... | Alex |
| Sarah Baker Grillo | ... | Cousin Sarah (as Sarah E. Baker) |
| Laura Slowinski | ... | Cynthia |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jessica Alba (b. April 28, 1981) – Sydney Wells
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Dzhessika Alba | Jessica Marie Alba - Alessandro Nivola (b. June 28, 1972) – Dr. Paul Faulkner
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Parker Posey (b. November 8, 1968) – Helen Wells
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Jolie - Rade Serbedzija (b. July 27, 1946) – Simon McCullough
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Rade Serbedjija | Rade Sherbedgia | Radé Sherbedgia | Rade Sherbedzija - Fernanda Romero (b. November 30, 1982) – Ana Christina Martinez
Also known as: Fernanda Romera - Rachel Ticotin (b. November 1, 1958) – Rosa Martinez
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Rachel Ticoti - Obba Babatundé (b. December 1, 1951) – Dr. Haskins
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Obba Babatunde | Babatunde | Obba Babatundè | Obba Baba Tunde - Danny Mora – Miguel
- Chloë Grace Moretz (b. February 10, 1997) – Alicia
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Chloe Grace | Kuroe Gurêsu Morettsu | Chloe Grace Moretz | Chloe Moretz | Chloë Moretz - Brett A. Haworth – Shadowman
- Kevin Phan – Tomi Cheung (as Kevin K.)
- Tamlyn Tomita (b. January 27, 1966) – Mrs. Cheung
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Esodie Geiger – Nurse
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Esode I. Geiger | Esodie Geiger-Mavestrand | Esodie Geiger-Mavstrand - Karen Elizabeth Austin (b. April 2, 2011) – Mrs. Hillman (as Karen Austin)
Also known as: Karen Austin | Karen Austin-Tuck - Ryan J. Pezdirc – Nurse Room Attendant
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