The Guardians
2017, French. Directed by Xavier Beauvois.
In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Guardians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Xavier BeauvoisDirector
- Nathalie BayeHortense Sandrail
- Laura SmetSolange
- Iris BryFrancine Riant
- Cyril DescoursGeorges Sandrail
- Olivier RabourdinClovis
- Gilbert BonneauHenri Sandrail
- Nicolas GiraudConstant Sandrail
- Mathilde ViseuxMarguerite Sandrail
- Ophélie-Marion DebiaisCast
- Xavier MalyEdgar
- Marie-Julie MailleLa Monette
- Madeleine BeauvoisJeanne, la fille de la Monette
Details
- Released
- 6 December 2017
- Original title
- Les Gardiennes
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Marie-Julie Maille, Frédérique Moreau, Xavier Beauvois
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What The Guardians is based on
The Guardians is based on Les Gardiennes (1924) by Ernest Pérochon.
1924
Les Gardiennes
By Ernest Pérochon
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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 6.1/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Guardians?
The Guardians runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
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?
No age rating is listed for The Guardians yet.
Which OTT platform is The Guardians on?
The Guardians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guardians?
If you liked The Guardians, try All Quiet on the Western Front, Sarah's Key, Battleground.
Who directed The Guardians?
The Guardians (2017) was directed by Xavier Beauvois and stars Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet, Iris Bry.
What is The Guardians based on?
The Guardians is based on Les Gardiennes (1924) by Ernest Pérochon.