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Watchmen

  • 20092009
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  • 2h 42m
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7.6/10
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Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009)
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In 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the... Read allIn 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history as we know it.In 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering something that could completely change the course of history as we know it.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
544K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
220
45
  • Director
    • Zack Snyder
  • Writers
    • Dave Gibbons(based on the graphic novel co-created by)
    • David Hayter(screenplay by)
    • Alex Tse(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Earle Haley
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Carla Gugino
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  • Director
    • Zack Snyder
  • Writers
    • Dave Gibbons(based on the graphic novel co-created by)
    • David Hayter(screenplay by)
    • Alex Tse(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Earle Haley
    • Patrick Wilson
    • Carla Gugino
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    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 475Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 24 nominations

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    Matthew Goode and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009)
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    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009)
    Matthew Goode and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009)
    Dave Gibbons in Watchmen (2009)
    Zack Snyder and Robert Wisden in Watchmen (2009)
    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
    Malin Akerman in Watchmen (2009)
    Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009)
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    Jackie Earle Haley
    Jackie Earle Haley
    • Rorschachas Rorschach
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Dan Dreibergas Dan Dreiberg…
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Sally Jupiteras Sally Jupiter…
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Laurie Jupiteras Laurie Jupiter…
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Dr. Manhattanas Dr. Manhattan…
    Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    • Adrian Veidtas Adrian Veidt…
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Edward Blakeas Edward Blake…
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Molochas Moloch
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Hollis Masonas Hollis Mason
    Laura Mennell
    Laura Mennell
    • Janey Slateras Janey Slater
    Rob LaBelle
    Rob LaBelle
    • Wally Weaveras Wally Weaver
    Gary Houston
    Gary Houston
    • John McLaughlinas John McLaughlin
    James M. Connor
    James M. Connor
    • Pat Buchananas Pat Buchanan
    • (as James Micheal Connor)
    Mary Ann Burger
    • Eleanor Cliftas Eleanor Clift
    John Shaw
    John Shaw
    • Doug Rothas Doug Roth
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Richard Nixonas Richard Nixon
    Jerry Wasserman
    Jerry Wasserman
    • Detective Fineas Detective Fine
    Don Thompson
    Don Thompson
    • Detective Gallagheras Detective Gallagher
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • Dave Gibbons(based on the graphic novel co-created by)
      • David Hayter(screenplay by)
      • Alex Tse(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jackie Earle Haley was the only one of the main actors who was already familiar with the comic book. He actively campaigned for the part of Rorschach.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 8 mins) Doctor Manhattan describes a "circulatory system" appearing on the grounds of a government base. However what is depicted is clearly the nervous system, as it features a brain and spinal cord, but no heart or lungs. (This error is repeated from the novel.)
    • Quotes

      Rorschach: I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. "But doctor..." he says "I am Pagliacci." Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits themselves often cast shadows in the frame that correspond with the flashes from photographer's bulbs.
    • Alternate versions
      In Thailand the genitals of Dr Manhattan are masked and where Rorschach attack with an ax the victim's head is heavily blurred.
    • Connections
      Edited from Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Unforgettable
      Written by Irving Gordon

      Performed by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole)

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews1.5K

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    9/10
    A classic.
    One of the deepest most sophisticated nuanced super hero movies ever. Production quality is amazing. The story is complex and long but worth the payoff. The acting is great overall. The hero's are vulnerable in so many ways. For every ability they have they suffer from even worse flaws. This is an alternate universe that forks from historical events. Rorschach is my favorite anti hero of all time and the end for me is an emotional powerful climax thats always a gut punch. Soundtrack is spot on. Should have won an Oscar or at least a nomination for any number of categories imo. Genre changing idea as profound and well crafted as the first matrix by comparison. Wouldn't be surprised if the MCU borrowed many ideas from this epic. I have no history with this franchise as a graphic novel and can only judge as a fan of the movie.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Watchmen: The IMAX Experience
    • Filming locations
      • Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Legendary Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $107,509,799
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,214,334
      • Mar 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $185,382,813
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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