The Watcher (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Watcher is a 2000 mystery thriller directed by Joe Charbanic, starring James Spader, Marisa Tomei and Keanu Reeves. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $47.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Joe Charbanic
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MCA/Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Watcher About?
The premise of The Watcher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a tragic accident, a former boxing champion struggles with memory loss and profound depression, threatening to destroy his life. As he battles his inner demons, a shadowy figure emerges, presenting a chance for redemption. The boxer must then face a painful past and fight to reclaim his future, confronting secrets and trauma along the way.
The Watcher Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- serial murder
- villain
- maniac
- bad guy
- homicidal maniac
- insane man
- female victim
- gloves
- violence
- psycho
- insane murderer
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- psychotic killer
- blood
- evil
- death
- murder spree
- victim
- evil man
- sadistic psychopath
- sadistic murderer
- insanity
- stalking
- insane person
- butchery
- terror
- strangulation
- characters murdered one by one
- giallo
- psycho killer
- psychopathic killer
- stabbing
- sadism
- north american giallo
- camera shot from inside a closet
- dark room
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- television set
- tape gag
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- fbi agent
- electrocuted
- environmental protection agency
- epa
- capital punishment
- electric chair
- serial killer crime
- rain
- murder
Where to Watch The Watcher
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Watcher Cast
James Spader leads the cast, with Marisa Tomei and Keanu Reeves. Directed by Joe Charbanic.
- Director Joe Charbanic
The Watcher Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Watcher 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 22 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 51% User score
See on TMDB
The Watcher Plot Summary
What happens in The Watcher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Retired FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell, portrayed by James Spader, finds himself grappling with the darkness of his past in Chicago. Once a dedicated agent, he continues to wrestle with the haunting memory of his inability to apprehend a serial killer during his tenure in Los Angeles. Now, his days are filled with therapy sessions from Dr. Polly Beilman, played by Marisa Tomei, yet his social life remains virtually nonexistent.
Full summary
The whole story of The Watcher, scene by scene
The Watcher Box Office & Budget
The Watcher grossed $47.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $28.9 million came from the US and Canada and $18.3 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.3M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $28.9M
- International
- $18.3M
- Budget
- $30M
The Watcher Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Watcher.
How Well Do You Know The Watcher?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist of the movie?
Cars in The Watcher
62 cars on screen, including the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1998 Dodge Durango.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1998 Dodge Durango Important role -
1998 Dodge Intrepid Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
The Watcher Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “İzleyici” and “Obserwator”.
- Also known as
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- İzleyici
- Obserwator
- 正义守望者
- Juego asesino (The Watcher)
- A leskelődő
- Наблюдатель
- O Observador
- Privitorul
- המעקב
- Sleduje tě vrah
- ザ・ウォッチャー
- 왓쳐
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- Sleduje ťa vrah
- El observador
- จ้องตาย
- Stebėtojas
- Спостерігач
- Joc assassí
- Regard dangereux
- 正義守望者
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The Watcher FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Watcher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Watcher?
The Watcher runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Watcher released?
The Watcher was released on September 8, 2000.
Who directed The Watcher?
The Watcher was directed by Joe Charbanic.
More films by Joe Charbanic Who is in the cast of The Watcher?
The Watcher stars James Spader, Marisa Tomei and Keanu Reeves.
Where can I watch The Watcher?
In the US, The Watcher is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Watcher make at the box office?
The Watcher grossed $47.3 million worldwide ($28.9 million domestic, $18.3 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Watcher rated?
The Watcher has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 22 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does The Watcher have a post-credit scene?
No. The Watcher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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