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The Watch

5.620121h 42mRMovieComedyActionScience Fiction

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice…

DirectorAkiva Schaffer
WritersJared Stern·Seth Rogen
ProducersMonica Levinson·Shawn Levy

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Cast · Directed by Akiva Schaffer

BSBen Stiller
Ben Stiller
Evan
VVVince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn
Bob
JHJonah Hill
Jonah Hill
Franklin
RARichard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade
Jamarcus
RDRosemarie DeWitt
Rosemarie DeWitt
Abby
EHErinn Hayes
Erinn Hayes
Bob's Wife
EMErin Moriarty
Erin Moriarty
Chelsea
JCJill Jane Clements
Jill Jane Clements
City Council Woman
WFWill Forte
Will Forte
Sergeant Bressman
MRMel Rodriguez
Mel Rodriguez
Chucho
DJDoug Jones
Doug Jones
Hero Alien
NBNicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun
Jason

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The Watch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Watch?

The Watch is streaming on Hulu, fuboTV and FXNow in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Watch on Netflix?

No, The Watch is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hulu and fuboTV.

Is The Watch on Amazon Prime Video?

The Watch isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Watch for free?

The Watch is available on Hulu and fuboTV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.