Watchmen_
"Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Watchmen earned $185.3M worldwide on a $130.0M budget — a 43% return on investment.
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Year context
Watchmen was released 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
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
James M. Connor
Pat Buchanan
Mary Ann Burger
Eleanor Clift
John Shaw
Doug Roth
Robert Wisden
Richard Nixon
Jerry Wasserman
Detective Fine
Don Thompson
Detective Gallagher
Frank Novak
Henry Kissinger
SA
Sean Allan
Norad General #1
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$130.0M
Budget
$185.3M
Revenue
+43%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
163 min (2h 43m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (9,780 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$130,000,000
Box Office
$185,258,983
Profit
+$55,258,983
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Watchmen about?
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 long is Watchmen?
Watchmen has a runtime of 163 minutes (2h 43m).
Who directed Watchmen?
Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder.
Who stars in Watchmen?
The cast of Watchmen includes Malin Åkerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley.
How much did Watchmen make at the box office?
Watchmen earned $185,258,983 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $130,000,000.
What is the rating of Watchmen?
Watchmen has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 9,780 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Action
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (20)
usa president
nuclear war
mass murder
secret identity
narration
soviet union
melancholy
retirement
based on comic
conspiracy
animated scene
cynical
doomsday
masked vigilante
doomsday clock
red square
1980s
ironic
intense
ambiguous