How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?
Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people.
The Eye (2008) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Xavier Palud, released on February 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey and Chloë Grace Moretz. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,207 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for The Eye before you stream it.
Jessica Alba
as Sydney Wells
Alessandro Nivola
as Dr. Paul Faulkner
Parker Posey
as Helen Wells
Chloë Grace Moretz
as Alicia Millstone
Rade Šerbedžija
as Simon McCullough
Mia Stallard
as Little Girl
Obba Babatundé
as Dr. Haskins
Danny Mora
as Miguel
Rachel Ticotin
as Rosa Martinez
Tamlyn Tomita
as Mrs. Cheung
Karen Elizabeth Austin
as Mrs. Hillman
Fernanda Romero
as Ana Christina Martinez
Directed by Xavier Palud, written by Sebastian Gutierrez, Oxide Pang and Danny Pang, produced by Michelle Manning, Don Granger and Paula Wagner.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 1,207 ratings.
The Eye had the potential to be a gripping psychological horror, but it fell short in depth and originality. The plot follows a familiar formula without bringing much new to the table, making it predictable despite some intriguing moments. The directing is solid, with well-timed transitions and a smooth shift into the second act. Cinematography stands out in certain scenes, especially with the contrast between…
Reviewed on February 8, 2025
2013
2001
1973
2025
2017
2017
2001
2020
1971
1994
2008
2025
2013
1966
2017
2022
2022
2022
2019
2009
2015
2014
2013
2023
2019
1948
2015
2013
2017
2025
2021
1970
1952
2017
2014
2014
2017
2017
2005
2018
The Eye (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Eye (2008) includes Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz and Rade Šerbedžija. The film was directed by Xavier Palud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Eye was released on February 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 38m.
The Eye (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official The Eye trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
