The Invisible Guardian (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Invisible Guardian is a thriller film directed by Fernando González Molina, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…
Who’s in it. The Invisible Guardian stars Marta Etura as Amaia Salazar, Elvira Mínguez as Flora Salazar, Francesc Orella as Fermín Montés and Colin McFarlane as Aloisius Dupree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Invisible Guardian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Guardian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Guardian tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Guardian (2017)?
- In US, The Invisible Guardian is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Invisible Guardian worth watching?
- The Invisible Guardian holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Guardian?
- The Invisible Guardian stars Marta Etura, Elvira Mínguez, Francesc Orella, Colin McFarlane and Susi Sánchez.
- When was The Invisible Guardian released?
- The Invisible Guardian was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.