On Guard
1997, French. Directed by Philippe de Broca.
Some things are worth dying for
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe de BrocaDirector
- Daniel AuteuilLagardère
- Fabrice LuchiniCount Gonzague
- Vincent PerezDuke of Nevers
- Marie GillainAurore de Nevers
- Yann CollettePeyrolles
- Jean-François StéveninCocardasse
- Didier PainPassepoil
- Claire NeboutBlanche de Caylus
- Philippe NoiretDuke Philippe d'Orléans
- Charlie NelsonEsope
- Jacques SereysBaron of Caylus
- Renato ScarpaPaolo Campagnoli
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1997
- Original title
- Le Bossu
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos, Philippe de Broca
- Budget
- $30M
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What On Guard is based on
On Guard is adapted from a novel.
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On Guard: quick answers
Is On Guard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On Guard?
On Guard runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does On Guard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On Guard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On Guard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for On Guard yet.
Which OTT platform is On Guard on?
On Guard isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Guard?
If you liked On Guard, try The Man in the Iron Mask, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who directed On Guard?
On Guard (1997) was directed by Philippe de Broca and stars Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez.
What is On Guard based on?
On Guard is adapted from a novel.