Watchers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Watchers is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Jon Hess, running about 91 minutes. “It started as a secret experiment... It ended up as a new breed of terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that its an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature thats not quite so friendly.
Who’s in it. Watchers stars Michael Ironside as Lem Johnson, Christopher Cary as TV Newscaster, Graeme Campbell as Man On Boat and Dan O'Dowd as First TV Reporter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Watchers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $940.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Watchers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watchers (1988)?
- In US, Watchers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Watchers worth watching?
- Watchers holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Watchers?
- Watchers stars Michael Ironside, Christopher Cary, Graeme Campbell, Dan O'Dowd and Lala Sloatman.
- When was Watchers released?
- Watchers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.