The Guard (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, The Guard is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by John Michael McDonagh, running about 96 minutes. “The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
Who’s in it. The Guard stars Brendan Gleeson as Sergeant Gerry Boyle, Don Cheadle as FBI agent Wendell Everett, Liam Cunningham as Francis Sheehy and Mark Strong as Clive Cornell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Guard has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Guard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guard (2011)?
- In US, The Guard is available to 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 The Guard worth watching?
- The Guard holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Guard?
- The Guard stars Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Mark Strong and Katarina Čas.
- When was The Guard released?
- The Guard was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.