The Watch
2008, English. Directed by Jim Donovan.
An Experiment in Fear
Cassie, a psych student, was kidnapped and traumatized as a child by a disturbed person. To exorcise her demons and to finish her thesis, she decides on an experiment in isolation, working at a secluded watch tower as a fire lookout. But once she's alone, strange things start happening. Or is she just paranoid? Cassie is terrified that her past may be coming back to haunt her.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
The CWCast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 March 2008
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Ben Ripley
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Watch
Look Away
2018 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
The Blue Elephant
2014 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
The Mothman Prophecies
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Dorothy Mills
2008 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Midsummer
2003 · 5.1/10
NewFans watch both
The Orphanage
2013 · 5.3/10
NewFans watch both
Spectre
2006 · 5.2/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery
2018 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Night Stalker
1972 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Bone to Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
2015 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Watch: quick answers
Is The Watch worth watching?
The Watch doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Watch?
The Watch runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Watch have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Watch. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Watch parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Watch yet.
Which OTT platform is The Watch on?
The Watch isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watch?
If you liked The Watch, try Look Away, The Blue Elephant, The Mothman Prophecies.
Who directed The Watch?
The Watch (2008) was directed by Jim Donovan and stars Clea DuVall, James A. Woods, Elizabeth Whitmere.