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Shia LaBeouf's Forgotten Film

The article opens with a comparison between modern blockbusters and a 2008 film that grossed $180 million worldwide despite poor reviews.

Eagle Eye: The Film

Eagle Eye is a techno-thriller starring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, and Billy Bob Thornton, released in 2008.

Box Office Performance

Eagle Eye grossed $180 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million, cracking the $100 million domestic mark.

Streaming Status

The film will stop streaming on Tubi by December 2026 after being available for free in the United States.

Rotten Tomatoes Score

Eagle Eye has a 26% score on Rotten Tomatoes, described as a 'preposterously plotted thriller that borrows heavily from other superior films.'

“a preposterously plotted thriller that borrows heavily from other superior films”

Shia LaBeouf's Background

Shia LaBeouf starred in Transformers a year before Eagle Eye and worked with Brad Pitt on the World War II film Fury.

Film's Director

Eagle Eye was directed by D.J. Caruso, who reunited with LaBeouf from their 2007 film Disturbia.

Previous Film Success

Shia LaBeouf's 2007 film Disturbia grossed nearly $120 million worldwide against a reported budget of $20 million.

Streaming Context

The film is a relic of how things used to be before the streaming era, with non-IP films doing well at the box office.

Release Date

Eagle Eye was released on September 16, 2008, and has been streaming for free in the United States.

Cast and Crew

The film features Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thornton, and Anthony Mackie, with Julianne Moore providing the voice of an artificial intelligence agent.

Box Office Comparison

Eagle Eye grossed $180 million worldwide, a feat that Heart of the Beast hasn't achieved.

Streaming Platform

Eagle Eye is available on Tubi until December 1, 2026, after which it will no longer be streaming.

Historical Context

The film is a relic of how things used to be before the streaming era, with non-IP films doing well at the box office.

Director's Background

D.J. Caruso directed Eagle Eye and previously worked with Shia LaBeouf on Disturbia.

Box Office Context

Eagle Eye grossed $180 million worldwide, which is a significant achievement for a film with poor reviews and no A-lister attached.