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The Watch

R20121h 42mAkiva Schaffer
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 16% · Metacritic 36
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"Got protection?"

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood – and the world – from total extermination.

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FriendshipMarriageCastrationSterilityAlienSuburbAlien InvasionDeathTeenage DaughterNeighborhood Watch

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Watch (2012) about?

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood – and the world – from total extermination.

Who stars in The Watch?

The Watch stars Ben Stiller (Evan), Vince Vaughn (Bob), Jonah Hill (Franklin), Richard Ayoade (Jamarcus), Rosemarie DeWitt (Abby). The film was directed by Akiva Schaffer.

How long is The Watch?

The Watch has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated R.

Is The Watch worth watching?

The Watch holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 16. Fans of Comedy, Action, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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