They're Watching Us (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2002, They're Watching Us is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Norberto López Amado, running about 104 minutes. “Han desaparecido. Pero están aquí y... [nos miran]” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Norberto Lopez Amado's They're Watching Us is about a cop who becomes obsessed with a case. Juan (Carmelo Gomez) is ordered to head up an investigation concerning a businessman who has been missing for almost three years. The officer who worled on the case previously now resides in a mental institution and is unable to say anything other than, "They're watching us." A priest (Roberto Alvarez) explains how a series of disappearances in the area have supernatural underpinnings. As Juan is absorbed deeper and deeper into the case, his mother is concerned for him.

Who’s in it. They're Watching Us stars Icíar Bollaín as Julia, Massimo Ghini as José, Manuel Lozano as Álex García and Carmelo Gómez as Juan García, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, They're Watching Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They're Watching Us page.

If you liked it. Fans of They're Watching Us tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch They're Watching Us (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for They're Watching Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is They're Watching Us worth watching?
They're Watching Us holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in They're Watching Us?
They're Watching Us stars Icíar Bollaín, Massimo Ghini, Manuel Lozano, Carmelo Gómez and Kevin Estiz.
When was They're Watching Us released?
They're Watching Us was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.