Observe and Report (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Observe and Report is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Jody Hill, running about 87 minutes. “Right now, the world needs a hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective is recruited to close the case.
Who’s in it. Observe and Report stars Seth Rogen as Ronnie Barnhardt, Ray Liotta as Detective Harrison, Anna Faris as Brandi and Michael Peña as Dennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Observe and Report has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $24M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Observe and Report page.
If you liked it. Fans of Observe and Report tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Observe and Report (2009)?
- In US, Observe and Report is available to 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 Observe and Report worth watching?
- Observe and Report holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Observe and Report?
- Observe and Report stars Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris, Michael Peña and Dan Bakkedahl.
- When was Observe and Report released?
- Observe and Report was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.