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The Watcher

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
27K
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The Watcher (2000)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
David Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim, studies her for weeks till he knows her routine to the smallest detail, makes meticulous preparations u... Read allDavid Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim, studies her for weeks till he knows her routine to the smallest detail, makes meticulous preparations using his forensic knowledge to gain entry when she's quite alone, subdues her and administ... Read allDavid Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim, studies her for weeks till he knows her routine to the smallest detail, makes meticulous preparations using his forensic knowledge to gain entry when she's quite alone, subdues her and administers a long, torturous death. Joel Campbell got so frustrated by his failure to capture Gri... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
27K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joe Charbanic
  • Writers
    • Darcy Meyers(story)
    • David Elliot(story)
    • Clay Ayers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Marisa Tomei
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Charbanic
  • Writers
    • Darcy Meyers(story)
    • David Elliot(story)
    • Clay Ayers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Marisa Tomei
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 204User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 22Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    The Watcher
    Trailer 0:32
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    Photos42

    Marisa Tomei stars as Polly
    James Spader stars as Campbell
    Keanu Reeves stars as Griffin
    Chris Ellis in The Watcher (2000)
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    Keanu Reeves in The Watcher (2000)
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    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Campbellas Campbell
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Griffinas Griffin
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Pollyas Polly
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Ibbyas Ibby
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis
    • Hollisas Hollis
    Robert Cicchini
    Robert Cicchini
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Yvonne Niami
    Yvonne Niami
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Jenny McShane
    Jenny McShane
    • Dianaas Diana
    • (as Jennifer McShane)
    Gina Alexander
    • Sharonas Sharon
    Rebekah Nanfria
    • Ellieas Ellie
    • (as Rebakah Louise Smith)
    Joseph Sikora
    Joseph Sikora
    • Skateras Skater
    • (as Joe Sikora)
    Jillian Peterson
    Jillian Peterson
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Michele DiMaso
    • Rachelas Rachel
    • (as Michelle Dimaso)
    Andrew Rothenberg
    Andrew Rothenberg
    • Jack Frayas Jack Fray
    David Pasquesi
    David Pasquesi
    • Nortonas Norton
    Dana Kozlov
    • Anchorwomanas Anchorwoman
    Butch Jerinic
    • Flower Girlas Flower Girl
    Marilyn Dodds Frank
    • Wandaas Wanda
    • Director
      • Joe Charbanic
    • Writers
      • Darcy Meyers(story)
      • David Elliot(story) (screenplay)
      • Clay Ayers(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Reeves has stated that he was not interested in the script but was forced into doing the film when his assistant Brian forged his signature on a contract. He performed the role rather than get involved in a lengthy legal battle. He was contractually prevented from disclosing this until 12 months after the film's US release.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the police chase when Griffin hits the gas pumps, gas is spraying like rain. He then lights it and it blows up. From a long shot we see fire, but then we go back to a shot of his car reversing and it is still raining gas.
    • Quotes

      Joel Campbell: It's never quite that easy. You go through the door, and they're never just sitting there waiting for you with a welcoming smile on their face. best you can do is hope they fuck up and do what you can to be there when they do.

      Dr. Polly Beilman: And then blame yourself for the killings?

      Joel Campbell: Oh, no. I blame the asshole who did them.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Early Line: The Academy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      ROADS
      Written by Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, Adrian Utley

      Performed by Portishead

      Courtesy of Go! Beat/London Records 90 Limited

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews204

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The interaction between Keanu Reeves, James Spader and Marisa Tomei make this film
    The relationship between the characters in the Watcher sets it apart from other serial killer movies. In fact, I would have liked another 15 minutes in the movie to bring out those relationships even more. I would have liked a little more elaboration on what happened in the past between James Spader and Keanu Reeves. Also, I wish the movie had shown part of the session between the Psychologist, played by Marisa Tomei, and the serial killer, played by Keanu Reeves. Marisa Tomei's facial reaction to Keanu Reeves' comment prior to the session was perfect. "Do clients come to see you because you are good or because you are very pretty." (Line by Reeves to Tomei - maybe not verbatum)

    Keanu Reeves plays David Griffin very well. This is another example showing how Keanu Reeves can take any character and make it both believable and likeable to some extent. Both Reeves and Spader display the need for each other by the end of the film. Yes, I did detect at least a professional need by Spader for Reeves in the Watcher. So did Marisa Tomei I think. This movie had both a good balance of a crime drama, with the police and car chase scenes, and strong character development. My only complaint is like others have said on this board, I felt it was rushed.
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    • bsamdahl
    • Feb 2, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • Driven
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lewitt / Eberts Productions
      • Choi / Niami Productions
      • Driven Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,946,615
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,062,295
      • Sep 10, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,267,829
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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