---
title: "Night Watch"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-watch-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3040
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Night Watch (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-watch-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night Watch is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Fantasy, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Bazelevs, Tabbak, Channel One. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A secret war between light and dark forces plays out in modern Moscow's night."

### Why Watch
- Stylish blend of fantasy and thriller set in Moscow
- Engaging conflict between light and dark supernatural factions

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complex mythos may be confusing for casual viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violent supernatural action and dark themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, supernatural, action, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/night-watch-2004#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Timur Bekmambetov
- **Networks / Studios**: Bazelevs, Tabbak, Channel One

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Konstantin Khabenskiy** as *Anton Gorodetsky*
- **Vladimir Menshov** as *Geser*
- **Galina Tyunina** as *Olga*
- **Mariya Poroshina** as *Svetlana*
- **Zhanna Friske** as *Alice Donnikova*
- **Viktor Verzhbitskiy** as *Zavulon*
- **Rimma Markova** as *Witch Darya*
- **Mariya Mironova** as *Egor's Mother*
- **Dmitriy Martynov** as *Egor*
- **Valeriy Zolotukhin** as *Kostya’s Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Night Watch?
The film follows a hidden battle between light and dark supernatural beings, the Others, in modern Moscow.

### Q: Who are the "Others" in the story?
They are humans with supernatural powers divided into forces of light and darkness.

### Q: When is the story set?
It takes place in contemporary Moscow, during the present day.

### Q: What is the Night Watch?
It is an organization of light-aligned Others tasked with monitoring and limiting the actions of dark Others at night.

### Q: What genres describe Night Watch?
The film is categorized as fantasy, action, and thriller.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night Watch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3040)

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