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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

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Found Footage
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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