Watchmen against civilians

In an alternate 1985 reality, a group of retired masked superheroes called the Watchmen, including the Comedian, Dr. Manhattan, Nite Owl II, Ozymandias, Rorschach, and Silk Spectre II, find themselves faced with a series of challenges. Despite their past success in helping the West win the Vietnam War, the government has now outlawed masks, causing the Watchmen to disband and hide their identities. The Comedian and Dr. Manhattan still work for the government, with Dr. Manhattan keeping a watchful eye on nuclear proliferation. Meanwhile, Silk Spectre II is Dr. Manhattan's lover, and Ozymandias has become a wealthy and respected public figure. Rorschach, on the other hand, continues to work as a vigilante, wanted by the law.

When the Comedian is murdered, Rorschach believes that someone is targeting the Watchmen. He must convince his former colleagues, who have not seen each other since their superhero days, to come out of retirement to investigate the murder. As they dig deeper, they uncover evidence that suggests a larger conspiracy involving nuclear annihilation. However, they face external forces that seem to be conspiring against them, making their task all the more difficult. The Watchmen must discover who killed the Comedian and why, before they themselves become targets, and before the mastermind behind the conspiracy can put their larger plans into motion.

Movie - WATCHMEN
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Strong Graphic Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Director: Zack Snyder
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Deborah Snyder
Writer: David Hayter, Alex Tse
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $107.5M
Runtime: 2h 43m
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Lawrence Gordon Productions, Lloyd Levin