The Watch (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, The Watch is an action, comedy, mystery and science fiction film directed by Akiva Schaffer, running about 102 minutes. “Got protection?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Watch stars Ben Stiller as Evan, Vince Vaughn as Bob, Jonah Hill as Franklin and Richard Ayoade as Jamarcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel 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 Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watch (2012)?
- In US, The Watch is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, 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 Watch worth watching?
- The Watch holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Watch?
- The Watch stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade and Rosemarie DeWitt.
- When was The Watch released?
- The Watch was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.