Watchmen
"Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do."
Originally released in 2009. Watchmen is a mystery/action film. directed by Zack Snyder. With a runtime of 2h 43m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson, and Billy Crudup
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 43m
163 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (9,730 votes)
Budget
$130M
Production budget
Box Office
$185.3M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $130,000,000
- Revenue
- $185,258,983
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Paramount Pictures
- Legendary Pictures
- DC
- Lawrence Gordon Productions
- Lloyd Levin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 investiga...
Who directed Watchmen?
Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder.
How long is Watchmen?
Watchmen has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes (163 minutes total).
When was Watchmen released?
Watchmen was released on March 4, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Watchmen?
The main cast of Watchmen includes Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley.
Is Watchmen worth watching?
Watchmen has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 9,730 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.