---
title: "The Eagle"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-eagle-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49494
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Eagle (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-eagle-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Eagle is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Prime Focus, Toledo Productions, Focus Features. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young Roman centurion journeys into uncharted Scottish highlands to solve a mysterious legion disappearance."

### Why Watch
- features a quest to restore family honor
- explores a journey across Hadrian's Wall

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with savage tribes and dangerous territory
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and contains adventure and drama themes set in ancient times.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, drama, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-eagle-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Macdonald
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Focus, Toledo Productions, Focus Features

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Channing Tatum** as *Marcus Aquila*
- **Mark Strong** as *Guern*
- **Jamie Bell** as *Esca*
- **Donald Sutherland** as *Aquila*
- **Denis O'Hare** as *Lotorius*
- **Tahar Rahim** as *Seal Prince*
- **Dakin Matthews** as *Claudius Marcellus*
- **Douglas Henshall** as *Cradoc*
- **Paul Ritter** as *Galba*
- **Pip Carter** as *Servius Placidus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in 140 AD.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is young centurion Marcus Aquila.

### Q: Why does Marcus travel to Scotland?
He arrives from Rome to solve the mystery of the disappearance of the Ninth Legion and restore his father's reputation.

### Q: Who accompanies Marcus on his journey?
He is accompanied only by his British slave Esca.

### Q: What object are they trying to retrieve?
They set out to retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Eagle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49494)
- [The Eagle (1925) | Galerie - Z filmu | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/27090-the-eagle/galerie/)
- [The Eagle (1925)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-eagle-1925)
- [The Eagle (1918) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/724086-the-eagle)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*