The Watch
2012, English. Directed by Akiva Schaffer.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.6/10 from 2,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Watch
The Watch is streaming on Hulu, FXNow, and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 July 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jared Stern, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
- Budget
- $68M
- Box office
- $68M
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The Watch: quick answers
Is The Watch worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 2,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Watch?
The Watch runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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?
The Watch is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Watch on?
The Watch is streaming on Hulu, FXNow, and Cinemax in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watch?
If you liked The Watch, try Real Men, Attack the Block, Long Distance.
Who directed The Watch?
The Watch (2012) was directed by Akiva Schaffer and stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill.