The Guardians
2012, German. Directed by Til Schweiger.
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Til SchweigerDirector
- Til SchweigerMax Fischer
- Luna SchweigerNina
- Moritz BleibtreuRudi
- Karoline SchuchSara Müller
- Hannah HerzsprungHelena
- Rainer BockKarl Falkner
- Nina EichingerReporterin
- Oliver KorittkeEmpfangsmitarbeiter
- Heiner LauterbachThomas Backer
- Tim WildeNicholas
- Axel SteinLeo
- Herbert KnaupHenri Brietner
Details
- Released
- 18 September 2012
- Original title
- Schutzengel
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Til Schweiger, Stephen Butchard, Paul Maurice
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The Guardians: quick answers
Is The Guardians worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Guardians?
The Guardians runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Guardians have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Guardians. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Guardians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Guardians on?
The Guardians isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 September 2012. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guardians?
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Who directed The Guardians?
The Guardians (2012) was directed by Til Schweiger and stars Til Schweiger, Luna Schweiger, Moritz Bleibtreu.