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Rise of the Guardians

2012, English. Directed by Peter Ramsey.

You better believe.

When an evil spirit known as Pitch Black lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the earth.

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Worth the Hype

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7.4/10 from 7,368 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Rise of the Guardians

Rise of the Guardians is streaming on JioHotstar in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
21 November 2012
Country
United States of America
Written by
David Lindsay-Abaire
Budget
$145M
Box office
$307M
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What Rise of the Guardians is based on

Rise of the Guardians is based on Guardians of Childhood, a book series.

  • Book series

    Guardians of Childhood

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Rise of the Guardians: quick answers

Is Rise of the Guardians worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 7,368 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Rise of the Guardians?

Rise of the Guardians runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does Rise of the Guardians have a post-credits scene?

Yes. Rise of the Guardians has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.

Rise of the Guardians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Rise of the Guardians is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Rise of the Guardians on?

Rise of the Guardians is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Rise of the Guardians?

If you liked Rise of the Guardians, try The Croods: A New Age, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.

Who directed Rise of the Guardians?

Rise of the Guardians (2012) was directed by Peter Ramsey and stars Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law.

What is Rise of the Guardians based on?

Rise of the Guardians is based on Guardians of Childhood, a book series.

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