Watchmen

Watchmen (2009)

U/A 13+ 04/03/2009
  • Mystery, Action, Science Fiction
  • 2 hr 43 min
73%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $130,000,000
  • Revenue :$185,258,983
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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $130,000,000
  • Revenue :$185,258,983
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.
Top Billed Cast
Malin Åkerman
Malin Åkerman

Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II

Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson

Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II

Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup

Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan

Matthew Goode
Matthew Goode

Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias

Jackie Earle Haley
Jackie Earle Haley

Walter Kovacs / Rorschach

Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Edward Blake / The Comedian

Carla Gugino
Carla Gugino

Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre

Laura Mennell
Laura Mennell

Janey Slater

Matt Frewer
Matt Frewer

Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic

Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie

Hollis Mason / Nite Owl

Rob LaBelle
Rob LaBelle

Wally Weaver

Gary Houston
Gary Houston

John McLaughlin

James M. Connor
James M. Connor

Pat Buchanan

Mary Ann Burger
Mary Ann Burger

Eleanor Clift

John Shaw
John Shaw

Doug Roth

Robert Wisden
Robert Wisden

Richard Nixon

Jerry Wasserman
Jerry Wasserman

Detective Fine

Don Thompson
Don Thompson

Detective Gallagher

Frank Novak
Frank Novak

Henry Kissinger

Garry Chalk
Garry Chalk

NORAD General

Stephanie Belding
Stephanie Belding

Janet Black

Michael Kopsa
Michael Kopsa

Paul Klein

William S. Taylor
William S. Taylor

Prison Psychiatrist

Malcolm Scott
Malcolm Scott

Fat Thug

Danny Wattley
Danny Wattley

Huge Prisoner

Nhi Do
Nhi Do

Vietnamese Girl

Walter Addison
Walter Addison

Lee Iacocca

David MacKay
David MacKay

Child Murderer

Keith Martin Gordey
Keith Martin Gordey

Auto CEO

Fulvio Cecere
Fulvio Cecere

Agent Forbes

Ted Cole
Ted Cole

Dick Cavett

Mark Acheson
Mark Acheson

Large Man At Happy Harry's

John Destry
John Destry

Happy Harry's Bartender

Chris Gauthier
Chris Gauthier

Seynour

L. Harvey Gold
L. Harvey Gold

New Frontiersman Editor

Jay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau

News Vendor

Jesse Reid
Jesse Reid

Teenager at Newsstand

Manoj Sood
Manoj Sood

Karnak Scientist

Dan Payne
Dan Payne

Dollar Bill

Niall Matter
Niall Matter

Mothman

Apollonia Vanova
Apollonia Vanova

Silhouette

Glenn Ennis
Glenn Ennis

Hooded Justice

Darryl Scheelar
Darryl Scheelar

Captain Metropolis

Clint Carleton
Clint Carleton

Young Hollis Mason

Brett Stimely
Brett Stimely

John F. Kennedy

Carrie Genzel
Carrie Genzel

Jackie Kennedy

Greg Travis
Greg Travis

Andy Warhol

Bruce Crawford
Bruce Crawford

Bank Robber

Sal Sortino
Sal Sortino

1940 Watchmen Photographer

Eli Snyder
Eli Snyder

Young Rorschach

Carmen Lavigne
Carmen Lavigne

Anti War Protester

Frank Cassini
Frank Cassini

Sally's Husband

John R. Taylor
John R. Taylor

Priest

Tara Frederick
Tara Frederick

Aggressive Hooker

Daryl Shuttleworth
Daryl Shuttleworth

Jon's Father

Ron Chartier
Ron Chartier

Carnival Photographer

Carly Bentall
Carly Bentall

Wally's Girlfriend

Matt Drake
Matt Drake

Older Boy Bully

Sonya Salomaa
Sonya Salomaa

Adrian Veidt's Assistant

Salli Saffioti
Salli Saffioti

Annie Leibovitz

Neil Schell
Neil Schell

Man In Riot Crowd

Michael Eklund
Michael Eklund

Man In Riot Crowd

Deborah Finkel
Deborah Finkel

Woman In Riot Crowd

Louis Chirillo
Louis Chirillo

Face To Face TV Producer

Marsha Regis
Marsha Regis

Face To Face TV Receptionist

Patrick Sabongui
Patrick Sabongui

Knot Top Gang Leader

John Tench
John Tench

Knot Top Gang Member

Santo Lombardo
Santo Lombardo

Knot Top Gang Member

Jason Schombing
Jason Schombing

NY SWAT

Darren Shahlavi
Darren Shahlavi

NY SWAT

Marshall Virtue
Marshall Virtue

NY SWAT

Colin Lawrence
Colin Lawrence

Officer Kirkpatrick

Alessandro Juliani
Alessandro Juliani

Rockefeller Military Base Technician

Alison Araya
Alison Araya

Foreign Newscaster

Sahar Biniaz
Sahar Biniaz

Foreign Newscaster

Matthew Harrison
Matthew Harrison

Foreign Newscaster

Bernadeta Wrobel
Bernadeta Wrobel

Foreign Newscaster

Parm Soor
Parm Soor

Foreign Newcaster

Cristina Menz
Cristina Menz

Foreign Newcaster

Tony Ali
Tony Ali

Foreign Newcaster

Ian Farthing
Ian Farthing

Foreign Newcaster

Alexander Mandra
Alexander Mandra

Foreign Newcaster

Isabelle Champeau
Isabelle Champeau

Foreign Newcaster

Ashley O'Connell
Ashley O'Connell

Foreign Newcaster

Agam Darshi
Agam Darshi

On Location Reporter

Tom McBeath
Tom McBeath

News Analyst

Kevin McNulty
Kevin McNulty

News Anchor

Clay St. Thomas
Clay St. Thomas

Newscaster

Dale Wolfe
Dale Wolfe

Keene Act Anchor

Ken Tremblett
Ken Tremblett

Keene Act Anchor

Dawn Chubai
Dawn Chubai

Keene Act Anchor

Tamara Stanners
Tamara Stanners

Vietnam 51st State Anchor

Kurt Evans
Kurt Evans

Tenement Fire News Reporter

Sylvesta Stuart
Sylvesta Stuart

Destruction Firefighter

Terence Kelly
Terence Kelly

Destruction Firefighter

Mi-Jung Lee
Mi-Jung Lee

A Bomb Test Anchorwoman

Ted Friend
Ted Friend

Larry Culpeper

Michael Adamthwaite
Michael Adamthwaite

Bar Knot Top

Danny Woodburn
Danny Woodburn

Big Figure Prisoner (uncredited)

Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder

Commando in Vietnam (uncredited)

Clay Enos
Clay Enos

Commando in Vietnam (uncredited)

Crew Members
Deborah Snyder
Deborah Snyder

Producer

Zack Snyder
Zack Snyder

Director

David Hayter
David Hayter

Screenplay

Lawrence Gordon
Lawrence Gordon

Producer

Thomas Tull
Thomas Tull

Executive Producer

William Hoy
William Hoy

Editor

Wesley Coller
Wesley Coller

Producer

Alex McDowell
Alex McDowell

Production Design

Tyler Bates
Tyler Bates

Music

Larry Fong
Larry Fong

Director of Photography

Michael Wilkinson
Michael Wilkinson

Costume Design

Alex Tse
Alex Tse

Screenplay

Monique Ganderton
Monique Ganderton

Stunts

Janene Carleton
Janene Carleton

Stunt Double

Krista Bell
Krista Bell

Stunts

Larissa Stadnichuk
Larissa Stadnichuk

Utility Stunts

Owen Walstrom
Owen Walstrom

Stunts

Celia Bond
Celia Bond

Stunts

Sabine Varnes
Sabine Varnes

Stunts

James Bamford
James Bamford

Stunts

Doug Chapman
Doug Chapman

Stunt Coordinator

François Audouy
François Audouy

Supervising Art Director

Bridgett Riley
Bridgett Riley

Stunts

Clay Enos
Clay Enos

Still Photographer

David Seager
David Seager

Digital Effects Supervisor

Alexander Vegh
Alexander Vegh

Pre-Visualization Supervisor

Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ryan Meinerding
Ryan Meinerding

Costume Illustrator

Christine Bieselin Clark
Christine Bieselin Clark

Assistant Costume Designer

Garson Yu
Garson Yu

Title Designer

Joel Thingvall
Joel Thingvall

Researcher

Scott A. Hecker
Scott A. Hecker

Supervising Sound Editor

Gary A. Hecker
Gary A. Hecker

Foley

Caitlin McKenna
Caitlin McKenna

ADR Voice Casting

Tyler Bates
Tyler Bates

Original Music Composer

Rick Pearce
Rick Pearce

Stunts

Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons

Graphic Novel

Loyd Bateman
Loyd Bateman

Stunts

Nesta Chapman
Nesta Chapman

Stunts

Alan Moore
Alan Moore

Original Story

Alan Moore
Alan Moore

Graphic Novel

Duane Dickinson
Duane Dickinson

Stunts

Hugo Steele
Hugo Steele

Stunts

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Watchmen (2009) – Full Summary, Storyline & Review

TitleWatchmen
Release DateWed Mar 04 2009
CountryUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
GenresMystery, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime163 minutes
Rating7.3/10
Budget$130,000,000
Revenue$185,258,983
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures

Overview

Watchmen is a Mystery, Action, Science Fiction film produced in United States of America, originally released on Wed Mar 04 2009. With a runtime of 163 minutes, this movie engages audiences with cinematic visuals and storytelling.

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.

Storyline & Plot Overview

Watchmen follows powerful themes of Mystery, Action, Science Fiction. The film delivers dramatic twists, intense moments, and well-built characters, keeping the audience invested throughout the journey.

Production & Background

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures in United States of America, the movie highlights premium visual effects, authentic locations, and strong sound engineering.

Audience Response

Viewers have rated the movie 7.3/10, praising its story, visual effects, and overall cinematic quality.

Movie Highlights

  • Impressive cinematography and location shots
  • High-quality action sequences
  • Emotion-driven character moments
  • Strong world-building inspired by folklore
  • Well-executed pacing and thrilling atmosphere

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the storyline of this movie?
The film follows a narrative built around strong emotional and visual elements, blending character-driven moments with cinematic pacing.

2. Is this movie based on a true story?
While certain elements may be inspired by real events, the movie primarily offers fictional storytelling for entertainment.

3. Is this movie suitable for family audiences?
The suitability depends on the film's themes, intensity, and age rating. Parents are advised to review guidance before watching with children.

4. On which platform is this movie available?
The film is available on its official streaming partner, depending on region and licensing.

5. Is this movie part of a franchise?
No, it is a standalone storyline.

6. What genre does this movie fall under?
It blends elements of Mystery, Action, Science Fiction, making it appealing to a wide range of viewers.

7. What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for 163 minutes, offering a complete and engaging experience.

8. How was the audience response?
Viewers praised the film for its narrative style, visuals, and emotional depth. It continues to attract new audiences.

9. Does the movie have a post-credit scene?
Some versions may include additional scenes, depending on region or production decisions.

10. Will there be a sequel to this movie?
A sequel depends on audience demand, box office success, and production confirmation.

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