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End of Watch

2012·Movie
1h 49min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic687.6Rotten Tomatoes85%86%
IMDb7.6Metacritic687.6Rotten Tomatoes85%86%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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Every moment of your life they stand watch.

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Crew

Directed by:
David Ayer
Written by:
David Ayer
Produced by:
Jake Gyllenhaal, David Ayer, Randall Emmett
Composed by:
Kid Rock, Gary A. Hecker, Gabe Hilfer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about End of Watch

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Where can I stream End of Watch legally?

HBO MaxPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowShout! Factory TVPlex

End of Watch is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. 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 End of Watch worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is End of Watch rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is End of Watch?

1 h 49 min

End of Watch runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on End of Watch?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see End of Watch much the same way.

Was End of Watch a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$55 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is End of Watch in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch End of Watch?

43AEARATAUBEBRBYCACHCLCOCZDEDK+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for End of Watch in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does End of Watch use?

Sir Swears-a-LotFingoreDirty CowardBait-and-SwitchReally Gets AroundBald of AuthorityDisappeared DadImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyWorthy OpponentTaking the BulletDarker and EdgierPolice Proceduraland 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for End of Watch, including Sir Swears-a-Lot, Fingore, Dirty Coward.