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Watchers of the Sky (2014): Ratings & Box Office

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Watchers of the Sky is a 2014 biographical documentary directed by Edet Belzberg. It runs 2 hours and earned $19,339 worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
worldwide gross
$19.3K
Metascore
85
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Watchers of the Sky (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Edet Belzberg
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Watchers of the Sky About?

The premise of Watchers of the Sky without spoilers.

This powerful documentary explores the life and legacy of Raphael Lemkin, the man who coined the term "genocide." Drawing inspiration from Samantha Power's acclaimed book, the film follows four interwoven stories that illuminate Lemkin's journey and the development of international law. It traces his work from the Nuremberg trials to the establishment of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, examining the historical context of indifference and the rise of activism surrounding human rights.

Watchers of the Sky Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • genocide
  • raphael lemkin
  • armenian
  • armenian genocide
  • definition
  • international law
  • united nations
  • humanity
  • justice
  • crime against humanity
  • mass murder
  • world war one
+4 more
  • turkish history
  • ottoman empire
  • armenian history
  • holocaust
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Crew

The Director of Watchers of the Sky

Directed by Edet Belzberg.

From the director

More from Edet Belzberg

One more film directed by Edet Belzberg: Children Underground.

Full filmography
Ratings

Watchers of the Sky Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Watchers of the Sky 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Watchers of the Sky Box Office

Watchers of the Sky grossed $19,339 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$19.3K

US & Canada
$19.3K
Videos

Watchers of the Sky Videos

The featurette of Watchers of the Sky.

Meet The Artists '14: Edet Belzberg - Sundance Film Festival
Cars

Cars in Watchers of the Sky

6 cars on screen, including the 1938 Austin 18/6 Norfolk and the 1952 Bedford KZ ML2.

All 6 cars
  • 1938 Austin 18/6 Norfolk in Watchers of the Sky 1938 Austin 18/6 Norfolk Important role
  • 1952 Bedford KZ ML2 in Watchers of the Sky 1952 Bedford KZ ML2 Important role
  • 1929 Morris Cowley in Watchers of the Sky 1929 Morris Cowley Important role
  • 1935 Austin Ten Lichfield in Watchers of the Sky 1935 Austin Ten Lichfield Minor role

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FAQ

Watchers of the Sky FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Watchers of the Sky, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Watchers of the Sky?

Watchers of the Sky runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Watchers of the Sky released?

Watchers of the Sky was released on October 17, 2014.

Who directed Watchers of the Sky?

Watchers of the Sky was directed by Edet Belzberg.

More films by Edet Belzberg

How much did Watchers of the Sky make at the box office?

Watchers of the Sky grossed $19,339 worldwide.

How is Watchers of the Sky rated?

Watchers of the Sky has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Watchers of the Sky have a post-credit scene?

No. Watchers of the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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