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The Watchmaker’s Apprentice (2015): Cast & Plot

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The Watchmaker’s Apprentice is a 2015 documentary directed by David Armstrong, starring George Daniels, John Rhys-Davies and Roger W. Smith. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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The Watchmaker’s Apprentice (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Director
David Armstrong
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Watchmaker’s Apprentice About?

The premise of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This is the inspiring story of Dr. George Daniels, who overcame a challenging childhood to become the preeminent watchmaker of his time. It follows Roger Smith’s determined, seven-year journey to become Daniels’ apprentice, a demanding and intensive pursuit aimed at achieving mastery and equality in the art of watchmaking.

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Cast & crew

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice Cast & Characters

George Daniels leads the cast, with John Rhys-Davies as Narrator and Roger W. Smith. Directed by David Armstrong.

Plot

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice Plot Summary

What happens in The Watchmaker’s Apprentice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Narrator sets the stage for a quiet, old-fashioned fairy tale about Urban, a child whose fate is shaped by wish and time. In a ritualized moment at his cradle, three guiding figures—Rodovoj, Rodovít, and Lichoradka—circle his early life with very different hopes. The first two wish him well, imagining a life of happiness and light, while Lichoradka dares a stark, selfish wish: that Urban will grow up an orphan, trapped in poverty and unhappiness. The fairies then strike a compromise of sorts, praying that Urban’s hardships will be temporary and that a lasting happiness awaits him in the end. A playful, if risky, bet follows: whose wish will come true is left to fate.

Full summary

The whole story of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Watchmaker’s Apprentice?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which three spirits visit Urban at his cradle?

Details

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice Also Known As

Also known as “El aprendiz de relojero”.

Also known as
  • El aprendiz de relojero

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FAQ

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Watchmaker’s Apprentice?

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was The Watchmaker’s Apprentice released?

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice was released on June 1, 2015.

Who directed The Watchmaker’s Apprentice?

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice was directed by David Armstrong.

More films by David Armstrong

Who is in the cast of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice?

The Watchmaker’s Apprentice stars George Daniels, John Rhys-Davies as Narrator and Roger W. Smith.

Does The Watchmaker’s Apprentice have a post-credit scene?

No. The Watchmaker’s Apprentice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Watchmaker’s Apprentice in?

The original language of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice is Spanish.

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