The Guardian
1990, English. Directed by William Friedkin.
Tonight, while the world is asleep... an ancient evil is about to awaken.
Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.7/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Guardian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Volk, William Friedkin, Dan Greenburg
- Box office
- $17M
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The Guardian: quick answers
Is The Guardian worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Guardian?
The Guardian runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Guardian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Guardian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Guardian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Guardian is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Guardian on?
The Guardian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guardian?
If you liked The Guardian, try Whisper, Dead of Winter, Eradication.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian (1990) was directed by William Friedkin and stars Jenny Seagrove, Dwier Brown, Carey Lowell.