The Watch is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Akiva Schaffer
- Release date
- 2012-07-26
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $68,267,862
- Budget
- $68,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- 21 Laps Entertainment
The Watch — trailer
About The Watch
The Watch is a 2012 movie in the Comedy, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Akiva Schaffer, starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 2,473 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Watch in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood – and the world – from total extermination.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Watch in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Watch on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Watch on Netflix?+
The Watch is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
How long is The Watch?+
The Watch has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in The Watch?+
The Watch stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade and Rosemarie DeWitt.
When did The Watch come out?+
The Watch is a 2012 movie directed by Akiva Schaffer.
What genre is The Watch?+
The Watch is Comedy, Action and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Watch?+
The Watch was directed by Akiva Schaffer.
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