Watcher
“Evil wants to be seen.”
Synopsis
As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia — a young actress who just moved to town with her husband — notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-27
Top Cast
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Maika Monroe
Julia
Karl Glusman
Francis
Burn Gorman
Watcher
Mãdãlina Anea
Irina
Gabriela Butuc
Flavia
Cristina Deleanu
Eleonora
Ștefan Iancu
Sebastian
Florian Ghimpu
Officer Radu
Flaviu Crisan
Simion
Ioana Abur
Simion's Wife
Alexandru Ion
Nicolae
Aida Economu
Lucia
Bogdan Farcaș
Neighbor
Tudor Petruț
Taxi Driver
Lucian Ionescu
Maintenance Worker
Radu Bunescu
Ticket Taker
Ciprian Chiricheș
Waiter
Ionut Grama
Club Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 5, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$1.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chloe Okuno
- Screenplay & Story
- Chloe Okuno
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- Watcher
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Image Nation Studios, Lost City, Spooky Pictures, AGC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chloe Okuno
Chloe Okuno, Zack Ford
Nathan Halpern
Benjamin Kirk Nielsen
Michael Block
Aaron Kaplan, Roy Lee, John Finemore, Steven Schneider, James Hoppe
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Kaplan
Producer
Roy Lee
Producer
John Finemore
Producer
Chloe Okuno
Director
Steven Schneider
Producer
Derek Dauchy
Producer
Sean Perrone
Producer
Mason Novick
Producer
Nora Dumitrescu
Production Design
Michael Block
Editor
Claudia Bunea
Costume Design
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Chloe Okuno
Screenplay
Benjamin Kirk Nielsen
Director of Photography
Razvan Gheorghiu
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Watcher about?
As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia — a young actress who just moved to town with her husband — notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street.
Who directed Watcher?
Watcher was directed by Chloe Okuno.
Who stars in Watcher?
The principal cast of Watcher includes Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, Burn Gorman, Mãdãlina Anea, Gabriela Butuc.
When was Watcher released and how long is it?
Watcher was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Watcher?
Watcher had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Watcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watcher was composed by Nathan Halpern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watcher?
Watcher holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).