How long is Watchmen?

Watchmen is 2 h 43 min long (163 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Watchmen (2009) runs 2 h 43 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 10,374 TMDB members. In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.

Runtime: 2 h 43 min — ends 10:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Mystery, Action, Science Fiction
Released: March 4, 2009
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 10,374 votes
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Malin Akerman, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Mystery and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 43 min, plan the evening: start by 8:17 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Watchmen?: Watchmen is 2 h 43 min long (163 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Watchmen rated?: Watchmen is rated R in the US.
Is Watchmen a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Mystery and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 43 min, plan the evening: start by 8:17 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Watchmen?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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