On Guard (1997) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, On Guard is an action, drame and aventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 128 minutes. “Some things are worth dying for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
Who’s in it. On Guard stars Daniel Auteuil as Lagardère, Fabrice Luchini as Count Gonzague, Vincent Perez as Duke of Nevers and Marie Gillain as Aurore de Nevers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, On Guard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Guard page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Guard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch On Guard (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Guard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Guard worth watching?
- On Guard holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame and aventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Guard?
- On Guard stars Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain and Yann Collette.
- When was On Guard released?
- On Guard was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.