The Guardians (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, The Guardians is a drama and war film directed by Xavier Beauvois, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.
Who’s in it. The Guardians stars Nathalie Baye as Hortense Sandrail, Laura Smet as Solange, Iris Bry as Francine Riant and Cyril Descours as Georges Sandrail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Guardians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guardians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardians (2017)?
- In US, The Guardians is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guardians worth watching?
- The Guardians holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guardians?
- The Guardians stars Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet, Iris Bry, Cyril Descours and Olivier Rabourdin.
- When was The Guardians released?
- The Guardians was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.