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End of Watch

End of Watch

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2012

Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

Movie details

End of Watch

“Every moment of your life they stand watch”

2012 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 49m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.4 / 10

Community rating

Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over End of Watch?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Ayer

Written by

David Ayer

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Brian Taylor

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Mike Zavala

Natalie Martinez

Natalie Martinez

Gabby Zavala

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Janet Taylor

David Harbour

David Harbour

Van Hauser

Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo

Sarge

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Officer Orozco

Court is in session

Put End of Watch on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.