Guarding Tess
1994, English. Directed by Hugh Wilson.
A comedy beyond the call of duty.
Doug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed, and—after returning—wants off her detail as she is very difficult to guard and makes her detail crazy with her whims and demands.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 364 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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- Hugh WilsonDirector
- Shirley MacLaineTess Carlisle
- Nicolas CageDoug Chesnic
- Austin PendletonEarl
- Edward AlbertBarry Carlisle
- James RebhornHoward Shaeffer
- Richard GriffithsFrederick
- John RoseliusTom Bahlor
- David GrafLee Danielson
- Don YessoRalph Buoncristiani
- James LallyJoe Spector
- Brant von HoffmanBob Hutcherson
- Harry LennixKenny Young
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hugh Wilson, PJ Torokvei
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $27M
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Guarding Tess: quick answers
Is Guarding Tess worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 364 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Guarding Tess have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Guarding Tess. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Guarding Tess parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Guarding Tess is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Guarding Tess on?
Guarding Tess isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like Guarding Tess?
If you liked Guarding Tess, try Winner, The King of Comedy, My Bodyguard.
Who directed Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess (1994) was directed by Hugh Wilson and stars Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton.