

Guarded
2026, English. Directed by Kgaitsedi Mabunda.
Dating can be dangerous. Lying is deadlier.
The self-appointed woman representative, Grace, wants nothing but the truth. After moving in with her unemployed boyfriend in her house and providing him with all his daily needs, she hopes she is building her future husband. When she catches him cheating she feels betrayed and heartbroken. She then goes out for drinks to de-stress. Grace meets Thabo who is a player. Grace finds out that Thabo has a partner after a night of passion and loses it over the fact that Thabo lied to her. Thabo's lies lead him to being kidnapped and he cannot leave until he understands Grace's anger. Will he escape and go back to his partner? Will Grace face the consequences of her actions?
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 2026
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Sasa Nqabeni
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Guarded: quick answers
Is Guarded worth watching?
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How long is Guarded?
Guarded runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Guarded have a post-credits scene?
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Guarded parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Guarded on?
Guarded isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Guarded?
If you liked Guarded, try Run, One Night in Bangkok, SAS: Red Notice.
Who directed Guarded?
Guarded (2026) was directed by Kgaitsedi Mabunda and stars Zikhona Bali, Thabo Malema, Rosemary Zimu.