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The Watch Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know
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Release Date: Friday, July 27, 2012 Theaters
Director: Akiva Schaffer
Starring: Ben Stiller • Vince Vaughn • Rosemarie DeWitt • Jonah Hill • Will Forte
R Comedy 1 hr, 33 m
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A look at The Watch behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Akiva Schaffer last helmed The Naked Gun and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. The film's writer Jared Stern last penned Mr. Popper's Penguins and Toy Story 3.
Changed The Watch movie production status. The movie is ready for release.
Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.
Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Aiming for a Fall 2011 start
Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'
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The Watch was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 27 , 2012. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Step Up Revolution, Killer Joe and Klown.
The Watch is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Watch today on Amazon.
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As stated by Common Sense Media: One scene takes place at an orgy. At least one woman is shown topless, several characters engage in simulated sex, and three men engage in mutual masturbation (shown from the chest up). Sexual innuendo is very strong and constant. Link
Jul. 27, 2012The Watch was originally titled Neighborhood Watch. In an effort to distant the film from the fatal shooting in Florida by a real-life neighborhood watch captain, Neighborhood Watch was re-titled to The Watch.
Jul. 27, 2012Yes, the main character is a manager of Costco. Many scenes take place inside a Costco store too.
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Added the US Blu-ray release date of November 13, 2012
Added the US DVD release date of November 13, 2012
Added a running time of 93 minutes
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