The Watchman movie poster

The Watchman

October 24, 2019 1h 46m 6.2/10 (69 votes)

Originally released in 2019. The Watchman is a drama/thriller film. directed by Yury Bykov.

Starring Yury Bykov, Vladislav Abashin, and Alla Yuganova

Synopsis

The protagonist Vlad is a man of about forty; he lives and works as watchman in an old sanatorium that is due to be demolished. He obviously needs this work to live the life of a hermit. One night a married couple appears at the sanatorium: Vera and Stas. They are on the run. They are pursued by former friends and business partners of Stas. Vlad decides to help them, because he too is hiding from the past. Each character is threatened with the inevitable payment for wrong choices in the past, but helping each other, they try to expiate these faults.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 24, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (69 votes)
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Budget $860K Production budget
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Box Office $53.6K 0.1x return
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU
Budget
$860,000
Revenue
$53,565

Production Companies

  • Invada Film
  • Artlight
  • Yellow, Black & White

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Watchman about?

The protagonist Vlad is a man of about forty; he lives and works as watchman in an old sanatorium that is due to be demolished. He obviously needs this work to live the life of a hermit. One night ...

Who directed The Watchman?

The Watchman was directed by Yury Bykov.

How long is The Watchman?

The Watchman has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Watchman released?

The Watchman was released on October 24, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Watchman?

The main cast of The Watchman includes Yury Bykov, Vladislav Abashin, Alla Yuganova, Arthur Beschastny, Gela Meskhi.