Eye of God
Seen it?1997 | 83 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A small Oklahoma town is stripped of its innocence when one of its boys turns up mute and bloodied by the lakeside. Unable to tell his story, the local sheriff embarks on a quest to uncover the roots of a gruesome crime. He's led to Ainsley DuPree and her new husband, Jack, a man whose interest in family may very well outweigh his morals.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson
- Martha PlimptonAinsley DuPree
- Kevin AndersonJack Stillings
- Nick StahlTom Spencer
- Richard JenkinsWillard Sprague
- Margo MartindaleDorothy
- Maggie MooreJanice
- Mary Kay PlaceClaire Spencer
- Hal HolbrookSheriff Rogers
- Chris FreihoferLes Hector
- Woody WatsonGlen Briggs