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1988, English. Directed by Jon Hess.
It started as a secret experiment... It ended up as a new breed of terror.
A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Watchers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jon HessDirector
- Corey HaimTravis Cornell
- Michael IronsideLem Johnson
- Barbara WilliamsNora Cornell
- Lala SloatmanTracey
- Dale WilsonBill Keeshan
- Blu MankumaCliff
- Duncan FraserSheriff Walt Gaines
- Colleen WintonDeputy Porter
- Christopher CaryTV Newscaster
- Don S. DavisVeterinarian
- Graeme CampbellMan On Boat
- Dan O'DowdFirst TV Reporter
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1988
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Damian Lee, Bill Freed
- Box office
- $940K
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What Watchers is based on
Watchers is based on Watchers (1987) by Dean Koontz, published by Berkley Books.
1987
Watchers
By Dean Koontz
Published by Berkley Books
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Watchers: quick answers
What comes after Watchers?
Next in the series: Watchers II (1990), Watchers III (1994), and Watchers Reborn (1998).
Is Watchers worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Watchers?
Watchers runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Watchers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Watchers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Watchers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Watchers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Watchers on?
Watchers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watchers?
If you liked Watchers, try Tau, Assimilate, Subservience.
Who directed Watchers?
Watchers (1988) was directed by Jon Hess and stars Corey Haim, Michael Ironside, Barbara Williams.
What is Watchers based on?
Watchers is based on Watchers (1987) by Dean Koontz, published by Berkley Books.