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2012 · 109 min · R

End of Watch

Directed by David Ayer · Crime, Drama, Thriller

End of Watch (2012) is a Crime film, directed by David Ayer set in Los Angeles during the 2010s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of friendship and family & loyalty play out through found footage.

Composer
David Sardy
Cinematography
Roman Vasyanov
Cast
Jake GyllenhaalMichael PeñaNatalie MartinezAnna KendrickDavid HarbourFrank GrilloAmerica FerreraCody H. Carolin

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Structure
Found Footage
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
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