The Watch (2012)
Movie 1h 42m ★ 5.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
Dating from 2012, The Watch sits in the action, comedy and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Akiva Schaffer. The cast includes Doug Jones, Rosemarie DeWitt and Nicholas Braun. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood – and the world – from total extermination.
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Cast & crew
- Akiva SchafferDirector
- Doug Jonesas Hero Alien
- Rosemarie DeWittas Abby
- Nicholas Braunas Jason
- Erin Moriartyas Chelsea
- Vince Vaughnas Bob
- Richard Ayoadeas Jamarcus
- Erinn Hayesas Bob's Wife
- Ben Stilleras Evan
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Questions about The Watch
- What genre is The Watch?
- The Watch is categorised as Action, Comedy, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in The Watch?
- Doug Jones, Rosemarie DeWitt, Nicholas Braun, Erin Moriarty, Vince Vaughn appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Watch?
- Akiva Schaffer directed The Watch.
- How long is The Watch?
- The Watch runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Is The Watch worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Watch?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
