Movie

The Eiger Sanction

“HIS LIFELINE - held by the assassin he hunted.”

★ 6.1(448)19752h 9m

The Eiger Sanction is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Director: Clint Eastwood
Release date: 1975-05-21
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $14,200,000
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Eiger Sanction — trailer

About The Eiger Sanction

The Eiger Sanction is a 1975 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy and Vonetta McGee. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 448 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eiger Sanction in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A classical art professor and collector, who doubles as a professional assassin, is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend.

Cast

Clint Eastwood

Jonathan Hemlock

George Kennedy

Ben Bowman

Vonetta McGee

Jemima Brown

Jack Cassidy

Miles Mellough

Heidi Brühl

Mrs. Montaigne

Thayer David

Dragon

Reiner Schöne

Freytag

Michael Grimm

Meyer

Jean-Pierre Bernard

Montaigne

Brenda Venus

George

Gregory Walcott

Pope

Candice Rialson

Art Student

Themes & keywords

art collectorassassinbased on novel or bookhitmanespionagesecret intelligence serviceswitzerlandmountain climbingalps mountainsswiss alpsspy ringrock climbingcollege professorspy thrilleramerican southwest

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Eiger Sanction in United States?+

In United States, The Eiger Sanction is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Eiger Sanction on Netflix?+

The Eiger Sanction is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Eiger Sanction?+

The Eiger Sanction has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in The Eiger Sanction?+

The Eiger Sanction stars Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy and Heidi Brühl.

When did The Eiger Sanction come out?+

The Eiger Sanction is a 1975 movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

What genre is The Eiger Sanction?+

The Eiger Sanction is Action, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed The Eiger Sanction?+

The Eiger Sanction was directed by Clint Eastwood.