I’ll Be Watching (2018): Cast & Plot
I’ll Be Watching is a 2018 romantic drama directed by Jodi Binstock, starring Michael Welch as Detective Jake Marsh, Janel Parrish and Jonah Platt. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Jodi Binstock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A+E Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I’ll Be Watching About?
The premise of I’ll Be Watching without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a dangerous stalker, a young woman seeks refuge in a quiet, unfamiliar town and begins to build a new life, even finding love. However, her past catches up to her when the man who terrorized her relentlessly pursues her to this new location, threatening her safety and happiness once again. Based on the novel The Purple Rose by Christi R. Walsh.
I’ll Be Watching Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- blood
- knife
- blood drips on face
- based on novel
- based on book
I’ll Be Watching Cast & Characters
Michael Welch leads the cast as Detective Jake Marsh, with Janel Parrish as Kate Riley and Jonah Platt as Detective Ben Jones. Directed by Jodi Binstock; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jodi Binstock
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Michael Welch as Detective Jake Marsh -
Janel Parrish as Kate Riley -
Jonah Platt as Detective Ben Jones - Rob Estes as Detective Mark Paine
Also Starring in I’ll Be Watching
· 5 more- Thomas Hobson Dectective Ben Jones
- Tom Kiesche Detective Bill Hansen
- Conner Marx Frank Dower
- Eric B. Anthony Nick
- Alexis Lombardi Nicole
I’ll Be Watching Plot Summary
What happens in I’ll Be Watching from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After her tech genius husband leaves for a business trip to Hong Kong, Julie finds herself alone in their state-of-the-art, heavily fortified home. Still grieving the recent loss of her sister, Rebecca, who tragically died at their previous residence during a break-in caused by a malfunctioning AI security system designed by Marcus, Julie is overwhelmed by a mixture of sorrow and vulnerability. Her grief has worsened into a dangerous cycle of alcohol and pill abuse, especially after suffering a leg injury that Marcus also blames himself for.
Full summary
The whole story of I’ll Be Watching, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know I’ll Be Watching?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary cause of Julie's downward spiral in the movie?
I’ll Be Watching Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Purple Rose” and “Alguien te espía”.
- Also known as
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- The Purple Rose
- Alguien te espía
- De Olho em Você
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I’ll Be Watching FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I’ll Be Watching, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I’ll Be Watching?
I’ll Be Watching runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was I’ll Be Watching released?
I’ll Be Watching was released on June 9, 2018.
Who directed I’ll Be Watching?
I’ll Be Watching was directed by Jodi Binstock.
More films by Jodi Binstock Who is in the cast of I’ll Be Watching?
I’ll Be Watching stars Michael Welch as Detective Jake Marsh, Janel Parrish as Kate Riley and Jonah Platt as Detective Ben Jones, among 9 credited actors.
Does I’ll Be Watching have a post-credit scene?
No. I’ll Be Watching has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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