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Eye of the Needle (1981)

Movie112mins

CTV score6.6/ 10

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About Eye of the Needle

Great Britain, 1944, during World War II. Relentlessly pursued by several MI5 agents, Henry Faber the Needle, a ruthless German spy in possession of vital information about D-Day, takes refuge on Storm Island, an inhospitable, sparsely inhabited island off the coast of northern Scotland.

Year
1981
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, War
Runtime
112mins
Director
Richard Marquand
Top cast
Donald Sutherland, Stephen MacKenna, Philip Martin Brown, Kate Nelligan

Eye of the Needle release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Eye of the Needle

  • Donald Sutherlandas Faber
  • Kate Nelliganas Lucy
  • Ian Bannenas Godliman
  • Christopher Cazenoveas David
  • Faith Brookas Lucy's Mother
  • Barbara Ewingas Mrs. Garden
  • David Haymanas Canter
  • Alex McCrindleas Tom
  • Philip Martin Brownas Billy Parkin
  • Stephen MacKennaas Lieutenant
  • George Belbinas Lucy's Father
  • Barbara Graleyas David's Mother
  • George Leeas Constable
  • Arthur Lovegroveas Peterson
  • Colin Rixas Oliphant
Director
Richard Marquand
Screenplay
Stanley Mann
Novel
Ken Follett
Producer
Stephen J. Friedman
Original Music Composer
Miklós Rózsa
Director of Photography
Alan Hume

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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No, Eye of the Needle is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy Eye of the Needle in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Eye of the Needle in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).