Watchmen
“Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Malin Akerman
Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II
Patrick Wilson
Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II
Billy Crudup
Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan
Matthew Goode
Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
Jackie Earle Haley
Walter Kovacs / Rorschach
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Edward Blake / The Comedian
Carla Gugino
Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre
Laura Mennell
Janey Slater
Matt Frewer
Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic
Stephen McHattie
Hollis Mason / Nite Owl
Rob LaBelle
Wally Weaver
Gary Houston
John McLaughlin
James M. Connor
Pat Buchanan
Mary Ann Burger
Eleanor Clift
John Shaw
Doug Roth
Robert Wisden
Richard Nixon
Jerry Wasserman
Detective Fine
Don Thompson
Detective Gallagher
Release History & Theatrical Window
London, England
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$185.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.43x
+$55.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zack Snyder
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hayter, Alex Tse
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- Watchmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $185.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Legendary Pictures, DC, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Lloyd Levin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zack Snyder
David Hayter, Alex Tse, Dave Gibbons
Tyler Bates
Larry Fong
William Hoy
Wesley Coller, Herb Gains, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Deborah Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Zack Snyder
Director
David Hayter
Screenplay
Alex Tse
Screenplay
Wesley Coller
Producer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
Deborah Snyder
Producer
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
William Hoy
Editor
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Doug Chapman
Stunt Coordinator
John 'D.J.' Des Jardin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ian Hunter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Watchmen?
Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder.
Who stars in Watchmen?
The principal cast of Watchmen includes Malin Akerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley.
When was Watchmen released and how long is it?
Watchmen was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Watchmen?
Watchmen had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $185.3M at the worldwide box office (1.43 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Watchmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watchmen was composed by Tyler Bates.
Is Watchmen based on a book or true story?
Watchmen is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Dave Gibbons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watchmen?
Watchmen holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).