The Watchman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, The Watchman is a thriller and drama film directed by Yury Bykov, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The protagonist Vlad is a man of about forty; he lives and works as watchman in an old sanatorium that is due to be demolished. He obviously needs this work to live the life of a hermit. One night a married couple appears at the sanatorium: Vera and Stas. They are on the run. They are pursued by former friends and business partners of Stas. Vlad decides to help them, because he too is hiding from the past. Each character is threatened with the inevitable payment for wrong choices in the past, but helping each other, they try to expiate these faults.
Who’s in it. The Watchman stars Yury Bykov as Vlad, Vladislav Abashin as Stas, Arthur Beschastny as Bogatov and Alla Yuganova as Vera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Watchman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Watchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watchman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watchman (2019)?
- In US, The Watchman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Watchman worth watching?
- The Watchman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Watchman?
- The Watchman stars Yury Bykov, Vladislav Abashin, Arthur Beschastny, Alla Yuganova and Gela Meskhi.
- When was The Watchman released?
- The Watchman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.