Movie

The Eye

“How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?”

★ 5.9(1,158)20081h 38m

The Eye is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and ARROW in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Eye

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Xavier Palud, David Moreau
Release date: 2008-02-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $58,010,320
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Vantage

The Eye — trailer

About The Eye

The Eye is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau, starring Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola and Parker Posey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 1,158 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eye in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jessica Alba

Sydney Wells

Alessandro Nivola

Dr. Paul Faulkner

Parker Posey

Helen Wells

Chloë Grace Moretz

Alicia Millstone

Rade Šerbedžija

Simon McCullough

Mia Stallard

Little Girl

Obba Babatundé

Dr. Haskins

Danny Mora

Miguel

Rachel Ticotin

Rosa Martinez

Tamlyn Tomita

Mrs. Cheung

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Mrs. Hillman

Fernanda Romero

Ana Christina Martinez

Themes & keywords

dying and deathblindness and impaired visioneye operationeyesightsibling relationshipafterlifeclassical musiceyesistereye specialistremakecorneal transplant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Eye in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Eye on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and ARROW. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.

Is The Eye on Netflix?+

The Eye is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and ARROW.

How long is The Eye?+

The Eye has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Eye?+

The Eye stars Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz and Rade Šerbedžija.

When did The Eye come out?+

The Eye is a 2008 movie directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau.

What genre is The Eye?+

The Eye is Drama, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Eye?+

The Eye was directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau.