Official movie poster for The Watcher (2000), a mystery thriller film

The Watcher(2000)

Don't go home alone.

5.1(563)1h 36m2000-09-08
MysteryThriller

The Watcher Synopsis

FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.

The Watcher (2000) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Joe Charbanic, released on September 8, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Spader, Keanu Reeves, Marisa Tomei and Ernie Hudson. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 563 ratings.

Director:
Joe Charbanic
Writers:
David Elliot, Darcy Meyers, David Elliot
Producers:
Christopher Eberts, Nile Niami, Jeff Rice
Cinematographer:
Michael Chapman
Composer:
Marco Beltrami
Production:
Universal Pictures, Lewitt / Eberts Productions, Choi / Niami Productions, Driven Productions, Inc., Interlight
Budget:
$33,000,000
Status:
Released

The Watcher (2000) Trailer

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The Watcher Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 563 ratings.

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1/10

The Watcher is about a tormented FBI agent and a deranged serial killer. For some reason, James Spader plays the former and Keanu Reeves the latter, when it’s obvious to anyone familiar with both actors’ careers that it should be the other way around. Miscasting aside, Reeves sleepwalks through his role as if it were a contractual obligation – which it apparently was; if you believe his story, someone forged his…

Reviewed on August 26, 2022

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The Watcher – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Watcher online?

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The Watcher (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Watcher?

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The main cast of The Watcher (2000) includes James Spader, Keanu Reeves, Marisa Tomei, Ernie Hudson and Chris Ellis. The film was directed by Joe Charbanic. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Watcher released?

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The Watcher was released on September 8, 2000 and runs for 1h 36m.

Is The Watcher worth watching?

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The Watcher (2000) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 563 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Watcher?

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Yes. The official The Watcher trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.