The Eclipse (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, The Eclipse is a drama and horror film directed by Conor McPherson, running about 88 minutes. “If there is life after death - love lives on” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
Who’s in it. The Eclipse stars Ciarán Hinds as Michael Farr, Aidan Quinn as Nicholas Holden, Iben Hjejle as Lena Morelle and Jim Norton as Malachy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Eclipse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eclipse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eclipse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eclipse (2009)?
- In US, The Eclipse is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eclipse worth watching?
- The Eclipse holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eclipse?
- The Eclipse stars Ciarán Hinds, Aidan Quinn, Iben Hjejle, Jim Norton and Eanna Hardwicke.
- When was The Eclipse released?
- The Eclipse was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.