Watchmen

Name: Watchmen
Genre: Mystery, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2009-03-04
Cast: Malin Akerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley

2009 | 163 min | Mystery, Action, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Dark Knight or V for Vendetta, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 43 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.
It's long: 2 hr 43 min.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
4 wins and 17 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$185 million worldwide on a $130 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet