The Guard
2011, English. Directed by John Michael McDonagh.
The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,486 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Guard
The Guard is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in India.
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Cast & crew
- John Michael McDonaghDirector
- Brendan GleesonSergeant Gerry Boyle
- Don CheadleFBI agent Wendell Everett
- Liam CunninghamFrancis Sheehy
- Mark StrongClive Cornell
- Katarina ČasGabriela McBride
- David WilmotLiam O'Leary
- Rory KeenanGarda Aidan McBride
- Laurence KinlanPhotographer
- Dominique McElligottAoife O'Carroll
- Sarah GreeneSinead Mulligan
- Fionnula FlanaganEileen Boyle
- Gary LydonGarda Inspector Gerry Stanton
Details
- Released
- 7 July 2011
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John Michael McDonagh
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $20M
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The Guard: quick answers
Is The Guard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,486 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Guard?
The Guard runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Guard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Guard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Guard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Guard is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Guard on?
The Guard is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guard?
If you liked The Guard, try In Bruges, Perrier's Bounty, I Went Down.
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard (2011) was directed by John Michael McDonagh and stars Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham.