End of Watch (2012)

Shot documentary-style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends, and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves.

Director:

David Ayer

Writer:

David Ayer

Stars:

Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick

3 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jake Gyllenhaal	...	Brian Taylor
Michael Peña	...	Mike Zavala
Natalie Martinez	...	Gabby
Anna Kendrick	...	Janet
David Harbour	...	Van Hauser
Frank Grillo	...	Sarge
America Ferrera	...	Orozco
Cle Sloan	...	Mr. Tre
Jaime FitzSimons	...	Captain Reese
Cody Horn	...	Davis
Shondrella Avery	...	Bonita
Everton Lawrence	...	Man Friend
Leequwid 'Devil' Wilkens	...	CK
James 'Pistol' McNeal	...	DJ
Zone	...	Too Tall

Storyline

In South Central Los Angeles, street cops Brian and Mike are partners - balls-out cowboys patrolling the streets as Latino gangs are in a power struggle with Blacks. Brian and Mike get lucky a couple of times, making big drug and human-trafficking busts, so a Mexican cartel orders their deaths. We meet Mike's pregnant wife (whom he married out of high school) and watch Brian's search for a soul mate. There are internal squabbles within the ranks of the LAPD and lots of squad-car conversation. Can the lads escape the cartel's murderous reach?

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Plot Keywords:

street gang | police | lapd | south central los angeles | police officer | 

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Taglines:

Every moment of your life they stand watch

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some disturbing images, pervasive language including sexual references, and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

21 September 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

En la mira

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,152,683 (USA) (21 September 2012)

Gross:

$40,983,001 (USA) (11 January 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Exclusive Media Group, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films (EFO Films), Hedge Fund Film Partners

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As part of their training, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña spent five months doing 12-hour ride-alongs with on-duty LAPD officers. During Gyllenhaal's first ride-along, he witnessed a murder.

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Goofs

When Officer Taylor and Officer Zavala are pursing a gray Ram pickup truck, Taylor tells dispatch that the license plate is "4Boy1732". However, when Officer Zavala is putting handcuffs on the suspect, the license plate reads M4BE195.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Brian Taylor: I am the police, and I'm here to arrest you. You've broken the law. I did not write the law. I may even disagree with the law but I will enforce it. No matter how you plead, cajole, beg or attempt to stir my sympathies, nothing you do will stop me from placing you in a steel cage with gray bars. If you run away I will chase you. If you fight me I will fight back. If you shoot at me I will shoot back. By law I am unable to walk away. I am a consequence. I am the unpaid bill. I am ...

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Crazy Credits

This film is dedicated to the men and women of the law enforcement community who face danger daily on our behalf. It is especially dedicated to our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This is for all that fight evil so we may not know it. God bless you all.

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Ghetto Blaster, Terror in Beverly Hills, and Killing American Style (2014)

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Soundtracks

Ha Dias
Written and Performed by Luca Mundaca
Courtesy of Lumeni Productions
Under License from Putumayo World Music, Inc.
By Arrangement with Secret Road Music Services, Inc.

User Reviews

Raw...Real & Gutsy

This was a real unique journey in drama. A mix of studio camera and innovative character cameras interwoven with the story. Casting brought two very strong actors together and their chemistry was right on target. The plot was simple but the ingredient that put this film over the top was realism and believability. Yes it is very raw and if I got a dollar for every "F-bomb" I could by a home in Malibu for sure. Realism is the main course and this film would not lose it's true identity. I found what really put this movie in the must see category is that ...One minute your laughing and the next you're crying. There are very few films that can achieve this element with this level of quality. This is, without a doubt, one of the very best films of the year.