End of Watch (2012)
Two young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.
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.
How intense is End of Watch?
End of Watch is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What End of Watch feels like
- Tone
- grittytensesuspensefulintimate
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream End of Watch
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Is End of Watch for you?
Is End of Watch scary?
Only a little. End of Watch has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is End of Watch gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is End of Watch sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is End of Watch OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is End of Watch?
End of Watch runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream End of Watch?
End of Watch is streaming on AMC+, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does End of Watch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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