Movie

Watchmen

“Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do.”

★ 7.4(10,012)20092h 43m

Watchmen is streaming on Netflix, Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, Netflix Standard with Ads, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel and Netzkino Select Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Zack Snyder
Release date: 2009-03-04
Runtime: 2h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $185,258,983
Budget: $130,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Watchmen — trailer

About Watchmen

Watchmen is a 2009 movie in the Mystery, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Zack Snyder, starring Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson and Billy Crudup. It has a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 10,012 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Watchmen in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.

Cast

Malin Åkerman

Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II

Patrick Wilson

Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II

Billy Crudup

Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan

Matthew Goode

Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias

Jackie Earle Haley

Walter Kovacs / Rorschach

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Edward Blake / The Comedian

Carla Gugino

Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre

Laura Mennell

Janey Slater

Matt Frewer

Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic

Stephen McHattie

Hollis Mason / Nite Owl

Rob LaBelle

Wally Weaver

Gary Houston

John McLaughlin

Themes & keywords

usa presidentnuclear warmass murdersecret identitynarrationsoviet unionmelancholyretirementbased on comicconspiracyanimated scenecynicaldoomsdaymasked vigilantedoomsday clock

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Watchmen in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Watchmen on Netflix, Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, Netflix Standard with Ads, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel and Netzkino Select Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Watchmen on Netflix?+

Yes — Watchmen is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is Watchmen?+

Watchmen has a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).

Who stars in Watchmen?+

Watchmen stars Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley.

When did Watchmen come out?+

Watchmen is a 2009 movie directed by Zack Snyder.

What genre is Watchmen?+

Watchmen is Mystery, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Watchmen?+

Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder.