The Guard (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1990, The Guard is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Young soldiers of the Soviet Internal Troops are brutally bullied during their time of Dedovshchina(hazing). The plot unfolds mostly on board of a prisoner transport rail car guarded by a unit of paramilitary conscripts.
Who’s in it. The Guard stars Aleksei Buldakov as Paromov, Sergey Kupriyanov, Aleksandr Smirnov as Private Khaustov and Taras Denysenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Guard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guard (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guard worth watching?
- The Guard holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guard?
- The Guard stars Aleksei Buldakov, Sergey Kupriyanov, Aleksandr Smirnov, Taras Denysenko and Andrei Zertsalov.
- When was The Guard released?
- The Guard was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.