The Watch
The Watch is a 2012 science fiction comedy film directed by Akiva Schaffer. It stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade as a group of suburbanites who uncover an invasion of aliens disguised as their neighbors and band together to protect their community and the planet.
ReleasedJul 26, 2012
Budget$68M
Box Office$68M
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