The Eagle

The Eagle is a historical action-adventure film set in the year 140 AD, during the Roman Empire's occupation of Britain. The movie follows the story of Marcus Flavius Aquila, a young Roman centurion played by Channing Tatum, who is determined to restore his family's honor and solve the mystery of his father's disappearance with the Ninth Legion in Scotland. Marcus sets out on a dangerous journey across Hadrian's Wall into Caledonia, accompanied only by his British slave Esca, played by Jamie Bell. Along the way, they encounter fierce tribes and face treacherous obstacles as they search for the lost legion's golden eagle emblem. As they delve deeper into unknown territory, Marcus must confront his own demons and confront the truth about his father's fate. The film features an all-star cast including Donald Sutherland, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim, and Denis O'Hare. With its gripping storyline and stunning visuals, The Eagle is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and redemption in a time of war and strife.

You can stream The Eagle on: Apple TV Store

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Eagle include Interstellar, The Martian, Life of Pi, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Fall, Hunt for the Wilderpeople.