The Watch_
"Got protection?"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
21 countries
Rakuten TV
11 countries
Hollywood Suite
1 country
Max
1 country
Starz Apple TV Channel
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Watch earned $68.3M against a $68.0M budget.
Akiva Schaffer →
Year context
The Watch was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Ben Stiller
Evan
Vince Vaughn
Bob
Jonah Hill
Franklin
Richard Ayoade
Jamarcus
Rosemarie DeWitt
Abby
Erinn Hayes
Bob's Wife
Erin Moriarty
Chelsea
Jill Jane Clements
City Council Woman
Will Forte
Sergeant Bressman
Mel Rodriguez
Chucho
Doug Jones
Hero Alien
Nicholas Braun
Jason
R. Lee Ermey
Manfred
Joe Nuñez
Antonio Guzman
Liz Cackowski
Carla
Johnny Pemberton
Punk Kid
Sharon Gee
Mrs. Kim
Eric Goins
Random Jogger - Jared
RC
Robert C. Sibley
Retiree #1
GF
Grace Fronebarger
Retiree #2
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$68.0M
Budget
$68.3M
Revenue
+0%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (2,429 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$68,000,000
Box Office
$68,267,862
Profit
+$267,862
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Watch about?
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.
How long is The Watch?
The Watch has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed The Watch?
The Watch was directed by Akiva Schaffer.
Who stars in The Watch?
The cast of The Watch includes Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade, Rosemarie DeWitt.
How much did The Watch make at the box office?
The Watch earned $68,267,862 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $68,000,000.
What is the rating of The Watch?
The Watch has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 2,429 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Action
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (11)
friendship
marriage
castration
sterility
alien
suburb
alien invasion
death
teenage daughter
neighborhood watch
creepy neighbor