Killing Mary Sue vs The Guard
The Guard has the higher audience score (7/10 against 5.6/10 for Killing Mary Sue). The Guard is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 38m. The Guard is the older of the two (2011 against 2025). Both are action, comedy, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Killing Mary Sue | The Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Thriller | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | James Sunshine | John Michael McDonagh |
| Main cast | Dermot Mulroney, Kym Whitley, Jake Busey, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jason Mewes | Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Sarah Greene, Mark Strong, David Wilmot |
Synopsis
Killing Mary Sue
A corrupt senator arranges for the murder of his biggest liability, his erratic burnout stepdaughter, only for her to unwittingly discover her natural talent as an untouchable killer.
The Guard
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.
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