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5.7
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4.5

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Critic Keith Phipps
rated 4

The brightest spots—and they are bright—come courtesy of the fourth member of their group, Richard Ayoade, a performer and filmmaker best known to fans of the British sitcom The IT Crowd.

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Cast & Crew

Akiva Schaffer
As Casual Wanker #3
Akiva Schaffer
Director
Ben Stiller
As Evan
Doug Jones
As Hero Alien
Vince Vaughn
As Bob
R. Lee Ermey
As Manfred
Jonah Hill
As Franklin
Will Forte
As Sergeant Bressman

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What is The Watch about? Toggle content

"In the quiet suburban town of Glenview, four everyday guys form an unlikely neighborhood watch group to escape their humdrum lives. But when they stumble upon an alien invasion, they must rise to the challenge and defend their community - and the world - from total destruction. With their bumbling attempts at heroism and hilarious misunderstandings, these misfit neighbors become the unlikeliest of heroes in this action-packed comedy." This description highlights the movie's premise, showcases its comedic elements, and emphasizes the unlikely heroism of its characters. It also gives a sense of the exciting action sequences that viewers can expect to see. Overall, it provides a compelling summary of "The Watch" that would entice readers to watch the movie.

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You can stream The Watch on: Hulu Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Tubi

What movies are similar to The Watch? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Watch include Superhero Movie, Thor: Ragnarok, The World's End, Iron Sky, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.

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The Watch was released in theaters on July 27, 2012.