The Guide (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2011, The Guide is a comedy film directed by Zacharias Mavroeidis, running about 94 minutes. “The guide is never part of the group” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nine frustrated young architects in an equally frustrated city. A comedy about sexuality, Athens and modern Greeks. Iasonas arrives in Athens starting his new ambitious career as “architects’ guide”. His group consists of international students of architecture, finishing their Erasmus in Thessaloniki. Soon Iasonas faces the contradicting wishes of the students who prefer a day-long coffee or a visit to a graveyard than a guide to the Acropolis. Meanwhile, he meets back with his once (more than just a) best friend Mirsini. Trapped between a friend who progressively sees him less and less as a friend and a group that sees him less and less as a guide, Iasonas will have to give an answer to all his personal questions regarding his sexuality and his career.
Who’s in it. The Guide stars Michalis Ikonomou as Iasonas, Katerina Mavrogeorgi as Myrsini, Kathrin Suckfiel as Lotte and François Renault as Olivier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Guide sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guide page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guide tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guide (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guide worth watching?
- The Guide holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Guide?
- The Guide stars Michalis Ikonomou, Katerina Mavrogeorgi, Kathrin Suckfiel, François Renault and Anne-Marie O'Sullivan.
- When was The Guide released?
- The Guide was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.