Watchmen(2009)
“Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do.”
Overview
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
Director
Zack Snyder
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$130M
Revenue
$185M
Cast
Malin Åkerman
as Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II
Patrick Wilson
as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II
Billy Crudup
as Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan
Matthew Goode
as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
Jackie Earle Haley
as Walter Kovacs / Rorschach
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
as Edward Blake / The Comedian
Carla Gugino
as Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre
Laura Mennell
as Janey Slater
Matt Frewer
as Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic
Stephen McHattie
as Hollis Mason / Nite Owl
Rob LaBelle
as Wally Weaver
Gary Houston
as John McLaughlin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$130M
Box Office
$185M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Paramount Pictures • Legendary Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watchmen?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Watchmen (2009).
What is Watchmen about?▼
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
Who directed Watchmen?▼
Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder and released in 2009. It is a mystery, action, science fiction film.
How long is Watchmen?▼
Watchmen has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes (163 minutes total).
Who stars in Watchmen?▼
The cast of Watchmen includes Malin Åkerman as Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II, Patrick Wilson as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II, Billy Crudup as Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan, Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias, Jackie Earle Haley as Walter Kovacs / Rorschach and more.
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