The Watcher (2000)
Overview
FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
Where to watch The Watcher
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Sky, YouTube | Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Plex | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Anni Duemila | Apple TV, Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Watcher in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Watcher about?
FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die. The Watcher is a Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 2000-09-08, runtime 96 minutes.
Is The Watcher worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Watcher 5.2 out of 10 from 571 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Watcher?
In the United Kingdom, The Watcher is free to watch on Plex and can be rented from Sky and YouTube. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joe Charbanic
Cast
- James Spader as FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell
- Keanu Reeves as David Allen Griffin
- Marisa Tomei as Dr. Polly Beilman
- Ernie Hudson as FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby
- Chris Ellis as Hollis
- Robert Cicchini as Mitch
- Yvonne Niami as Lisa
- Jenny McShane as Diana
- Gina Alexander as Sharon
- Joseph Sikora as Skater
- Jillian Peterson as Jessica
- Michele DiMaso as Rachel
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Sources
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