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Watchmen

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

★ 7.4(10,018)20092h 43m

Watchmen is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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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 10,018 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Watchmen in United States — 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

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Watchmen in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Watchmen on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Watchmen on Netflix?+

Watchmen is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

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.