Watchmen (2009)
Watchmen is a 2009 mystery movie directed by Zack Snyder, with a running time of 2h 43m. It stars Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson and Billy Crudup.
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
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What is Watchmen about?
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
When was Watchmen released?
Watchmen was released on 4 March 2009.
How long is Watchmen?
Watchmen runs 2h 43m.
Who made Watchmen?
Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder.
Where can I watch Watchmen?
Watchmen is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Watchmen
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Malin Åkerman as Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II
- Patrick Wilson as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II
- Billy Crudup as Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan
- Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
- Jackie Earle Haley as Walter Kovacs / Rorschach
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Blake / The Comedian
- Carla Gugino as Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre
- Laura Mennell as Janey Slater
- Matt Frewer as Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic
- Stephen McHattie as Hollis Mason / Nite Owl
- Rob LaBelle as Wally Weaver
- Gary Houston as John McLaughlin
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