Gimly
5/10Techically unimpressive, but an interesting story well-acted. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reviewed on January 20, 2019
Deathwatch(2002)
Deliver them from evil.
5.7(232)1h 34m2002-10-06
DramaHorrorThrillerWar
Deathwatch Synopsis
In the brutal trench fighting of the First World War, a British Infantry Company is separated from their regiment after a fierce battle. Attempting to return to their lines, the British soldiers discover what appears to be a bombed out German trench, abandoned except for a few dazed German soldiers. After killing most of the Germans, and taking one prisoner, the British company fortifies to hold the trench until reinforcements can arrive. Soon, however, strange things being to happen as a sense of evil descends on the trench and the British begin turn on each other.
Deathwatch (2002) is a drama, horror, thriller and war film directed by MJ Bassett, released on October 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey and Laurence Fox. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 232 ratings.
- Director:
- MJ Bassett
- Writers:
- MJ Bassett
- Producers:
- Mike Downey, Frank Hübner, Sam Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- Hubert Taczanowski
- Production:
- Q&Q Medien, Portobello Pictures, Bavaria Film, Odyssey Entertainment, ApolloMedia, Film and Music Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $2,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Deathwatch (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Deathwatch before you stream it.
Deathwatch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Bell
as Pfc. Charlie Shakespeare
Rúaidhrí Conroy
as Pvt. Colin Chevasse
- Mike Downey
Mike Downey
as Martin Plummer
Laurence Fox
as Capt. Bramwell Jennings
- Roman Horák
Roman Horák
as German soldier
Dean Lennox Kelly
as Pvt. Willie McNess
Torben Liebrecht
as Friedrich
Kris Marshall
as Pvt. Barry Starinski
Hans Matheson
as Pvt. Jack Hawkstone
Hugh O'Conor
as Anthony Bradford
Matthew Rhys
as Cpl. Doc Fairweather
Andy Serkis
as Pvt. Thomas Quinn
Key crew
Directed by MJ Bassett, written by MJ Bassett, produced by Mike Downey, Frank Hübner and Sam Taylor.
Explore more Drama titles
Deathwatch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 232 ratings.
HaremCinema
6/10The world is believable, shot very well. The actors are also believable, even if they spend too much time shouting angrily for a horror movie. The overall experience that this movie left me with was a feeling of frustration. The emotional ‘ride’ seemed slow and awkward without any satisfying pay-off at the end. Not to be coarse, for me, investing ninety minutes in this story was all awkward foreplay without any…
Reviewed on April 25, 2026
You may also like
6.8
Bunker
2023
8.0
1917
2019
6.8
Beneath Hill 60
2010
6.7
Battleground
1949
6.9
Before Dawn
2024
6.2
Beast of War
2025
7.1
The Beast of War
1988
6.7
Dog Soldiers
2002
6.2
Ghosts of War
2020
5.8
SAS: Red Notice
2021
6.0
Man Down
2016
6.0
The Yellow Birds
2018
6.6
Men in War
1957
6.5
The Kill Team
2019
6.7
Primitive War
2025
7.7
Platoon
1986
6.9
The Outpost
2020
6.1
Field of Lost Shoes
2015
6.8
Kandahar
2023
6.6
Thank You for Your Service
2017
Movies similar to Deathwatch
7.0
No End
1985
6.7
Jarhead
2005
6.5
The Silence of the Sirens
2003
7.8
All Quiet on the Western Front
1930
Kamerad
2024
7.1
Five Friends 2: Mount Klawih
2026
7.6
Doctor Zhivago
1965
6.9
Don't Look Now
1973
8.0
Lawrence of Arabia
1962
7.5
Jules and Jim
1962
5.3
Deadfall
2000
7.6
The Others
2001
El brigadista
6.8
El brigadista
1978
2.7
A Ladder to the Moon
2019
7.4
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
7.5
Sunflower
1970
8.7
Conscience and the Constitution
2000
7.6
The Dirty Dozen
1967
The Passenger
2026
7.9
Persepolis
2007
Deathwatch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deathwatch online?
+
Deathwatch (2002) 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 Deathwatch?
+
The main cast of Deathwatch (2002) includes Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey, Laurence Fox and Roman Horák. The film was directed by MJ Bassett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deathwatch released?
+
Deathwatch was released on October 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Deathwatch worth watching?
+
Deathwatch (2002) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 232 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Deathwatch?
+
Yes. The official Deathwatch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.