The Watcher
“Don't go home alone.”
Synopsis
FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
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"The Watcher (2000)" Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-06
Top Cast
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James Spader
FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell
Keanu Reeves
David Allen Griffin
Marisa Tomei
Dr. Polly Beilman
Ernie Hudson
FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby
Chris Ellis
Hollis
Robert Cicchini
Mitch
Yvonne Niami
Lisa
Jenny McShane
Diana
Gina Alexander
Sharon
Joseph Sikora
Skater
Jillian Peterson
Jessica
Michele DiMaso
Rachel
Andrew Rothenberg
Jack Fray
David Pasquesi
Norton
Jason Wells
Computer Tech
Rebekah Nanfria
Ellie
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Charbanic
- Screenplay & Story
- David Elliot, Clay Ayers
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Watcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Lewitt / Eberts Productions, Choi / Niami Productions, Driven Productions, Inc., Interlight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Charbanic
David Elliot, Clay Ayers, Darcy Meyers
Marco Beltrami
Michael Chapman
Richard Nord
Christopher Eberts, Jeff Rice, Paul Pumpian, Nile Niami, Elliott Lewitt
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Charbanic
Director
David Elliot
Screenplay
Christopher Eberts
Producer
Richard Nord
Editor
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Clay Ayers
Screenplay
Jeff Rice
Producer
Nile Niami
Producer
Elliott Lewitt
Producer
Maria Caso
Production Design
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Jay Hurley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watcher
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What is The Watcher about?
FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
Who directed The Watcher?
The Watcher was directed by Joe Charbanic.
Who stars in The Watcher?
The principal cast of The Watcher includes James Spader, Keanu Reeves, Marisa Tomei, Ernie Hudson, Chris Ellis.
When was The Watcher released and how long is it?
The Watcher was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Watcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watcher was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Watcher?
The Watcher holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).