Eye of the Needle1981
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle is a 1981 British spy film featuring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan, portraying a German Nazi spy named Henry Faber during World War II. Faber holds crucial intelligence about the upcoming D-Day invasion and seeks to return to Germany while stranded on Storm Island, off the Scottish coast.
ReleasedJul 24, 1981
Box Office$18M
Streaming
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Daily Buzz Score for Eye of the Needle
Rankings & History
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Peak Buzz Score
1.4
#3,905 all-time · Jun 6 – Jul 5, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
0.2
#5,439 · Last 365 days
Drama
#2,611
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#1,499
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Days at #1
0
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Days in Top 10
0
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By Buzz Score on July 04, 2026
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Eye of the Needle
0.2
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Top Cast
Most popular Eye of the Needle cast members by current Buzz Score on July 04, 2026
1
Donald Sutherland
Faber
4.6
2
Rik Mayall
Sailor #2
4.5
3
Bill Nighy
Squadron Leader Blenkinsop
2.9
4
David Hayman
Canter
0.4
5
Kate Nelligan
Lucy
0.4
6
Ian Bannen
Godliman
0.3
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