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The Watcher

2000·Movie
1h 36min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Don't go home alone.

FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
Cat-and-Mouse ThrillerFBI vs Serial KillerPsychological SuspenseMind GamesDark and GrittyHigh StakesIntenseLaw Enforcement

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Watcher

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Where can I stream The Watcher legally?

The Watcher is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Watcher worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 22). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Watcher rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Watcher?

1 h 36 min

The Watcher runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Watcher?

Critics22
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate The Watcher higher (55) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Watcher in?

EnglishVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Vietnamese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Watcher?

30ATAUBEBFBRBYCACDCHDEESFRGBGF+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Watcher in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Watcher use?

Stalker with a CrushFaux Affably EvilRetired BadassNo Sense of Personal SpaceAttention WhoreKick the DogGunman with Three NamesMr. FanserviceAmbiguously GayEven Evil Has Loved OnesWorthy OpponentDepraved Homosexualand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Watcher, including Stalker with a Crush, Faux Affably Evil, Retired Badass.