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Watchmen: Chapter I

2024Movie1 h 24 minR

AnimationDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic716.6Rotten Tomatoes92%76%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic716.6Rotten Tomatoes92%76%

Summary

In 1985, the murder of a government-sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement and into a mystery that threatens to upend their personal lives and the world itself.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
Brandon Vietti
Written by
J. Michael Straczynski, Dave Gibbons
Produced by
Jim Krieg, Brandon Vietti, Cindy Rago
Music by
Tim Kelly

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Facts

August 12, 2024 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
August 12, 2024
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Take That!, Fun with Acronyms +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Watchmen: Chapter I?"

Questions about Watchmen: Chapter I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Watchmen: Chapter I?

HBO Max

In the United States, Watchmen: Chapter I streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Watchmen: Chapter I worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is there a sequel to Watchmen: Chapter I?

  1. Watchmen: Chapter I (2024)
  2. Watchmen: Chapter II (2024)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Watchmen: Chapter II (2024).

Can I half-watch Watchmen: Chapter I?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Watchmen: Chapter I?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Watchmen: Chapter I use?

Adaptation DistillationTake That!Fun with AcronymsListing the Forms of DegeneratesBullet CatchContemplative BossLuke, I Am Your FatherAttempted RapeTrailers Always LieHistorical In-JokeTraitor ShotVisionary Villainand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Take That!, and Fun with Acronyms.