The Watchman (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2024, The Watchman is a drama film directed by Ali Cherri, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Halil spends his nights in a watchtower waiting for an enemy that doesn’t arrive, until suddenly strange lights appear on the horizon. Ali Cherri creates a universe in which a suspended and void time opens the door to ghostly presences from a past made of war. Shot with an extreme and detailed precision of vision and sound, The Watchman is an urgent film that deconstructs the myth of duty, laying bare the absurdity of the omnipresent war rhetoric.
Who’s in it. The Watchman stars Halil Ersev Gökçek as Sergeant Bulut.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Watchman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Watchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watchman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watchman (2024)?
- In US, The Watchman is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Watchman worth watching?
- The Watchman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Watchman?
- The Watchman stars Halil Ersev Gökçek.
- When was The Watchman released?
- The Watchman was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.