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The Watcher

2016Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–19%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–19%

Summary

Unaware of its terrible history, a young couple purchases their dream home. But it soon becomes clear that they may not be alone in the house... and that someone -- or something -- is determined to drive them out.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ryan Rothmaier
Written by
Ryan Rothmaier
Produced by
Dave Fraunces
Music by
Carson Aune

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Facts

October 1, 2016 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
October 1, 2016
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Murder the Hypotenuse, Ax-Crazy, Ambiguously Gay +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Watcher?"

Questions about The Watcher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Watcher?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Watcher streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Watcher worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Watcher okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Watcher scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 6.

Is The Watcher good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Watcher use?

Murder the HypotenuseAx-CrazyAmbiguously GayDepraved HomosexualFaux Affably EvilFacial HorrorKick the DogEven Evil Has Loved OnesVillainous BreakdownPolice Are UselessStalker with a CrushFriendly Enemyand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Murder the Hypotenuse, Ax-Crazy, and Ambiguously Gay.