Guarding Tess (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Guarding Tess is a comedy and drama film directed by Hugh Wilson, running about 96 minutes. “A comedy beyond the call of duty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed, and—after returning—wants off her detail as she is very difficult to guard and makes her detail crazy with her whims and demands.
Who’s in it. Guarding Tess stars Nicolas Cage as Doug Chesnic, Shirley MacLaine as Tess Carlisle, Austin Pendleton as Earl Fowler and Edward Albert as Barry Carlisle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Guarding Tess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guarding Tess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guarding Tess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guarding Tess (1994)?
- In US, Guarding Tess is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guarding Tess worth watching?
- Guarding Tess holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guarding Tess?
- Guarding Tess stars Nicolas Cage, Shirley MacLaine, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert and James Rebhorn.
- When was Guarding Tess released?
- Guarding Tess was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.