Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman’s “incredibly compelling” British thriller has just landed on Netflix

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The British thriller Eye in the Sky, featuring Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman, is now available on a new streaming service in the UK.

The 2016 film features Alan Rickman as a lieutenant general and Helen Mirren as a colonel. Their decision to authorize a drone strike targeting a group of suicide bombers in Nairobi, Kenya, creates political controversy.

The story follows a complicated operation to capture enemies that unexpectedly becomes a drone strike. As a result, political and military leaders are forced to confront the consequences of any unintended harm caused.

This movie was the last time audiences saw Rickman on screen before his death in 2016. He posthumously voiced the character Absolem the Butterfly in James Bobin’s 2016 film, Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Who’s in Eye in the Sky?

• Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell

• Aaron Paul as Steve Watts

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• Alan Rickman as Lieutenant General Frank Benson

• Faisa Hassan as Fatima Mo’Allim

• Aisha Takow as Alia Mo’Allim

• Armaan Haggio as Musa Mo’Allim

• Bob Chappell as Simon Powell

• Carl Beukes as Sergeant Mike Gleeson

• Babou Ceesay as Sergeant Mushtaq Saddiq

What did the critics say about Eye in the Sky?

The film Eye in the Sky is critically acclaimed, earning a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 219 reviews.

News.com.au applauded director David Hood, noting that he turned what could have been a dull premise – people simply standing and looking at screens – into a gripping and suspenseful experience. They called it a masterclass in building tension.

I was totally on the edge of my seat watching this thriller! According to The Observer, it tackles some really difficult and sensitive topics, but manages to do it in a way that still keeps you hooked and entertained. It’s a tough subject, but they handled it really well.

According to Empire Magazine, the film is a suspenseful and well-paced thriller that raises complex moral questions. It’s the kind of movie that stays with you long after you’ve seen it, but doesn’t offer easy resolutions.

Where can I watch Eye in the Sky?

The movie Eye in the Sky is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK as of May 15th for subscribers.

You can also find it on streaming platforms like NOW and Prime Video. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, or sign up for a 30-day free trial, you can watch Eye in the Sky.

Eye in the Sky is available to watch on Netflix.

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2026-05-15 23:19