London Calling vs The Guard
London Calling has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7/10 for The Guard). The Guard is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 54m. The Guard is the older of the two (2011 against 2025). Both are action, comedy, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
London Calling
The Guard| London Calling | The Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 54m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | South Africa | – |
| Director | Allan Ungar | John Michael McDonagh |
| Main cast | Rick Hoffman, Josh Duhamel, Aidan Gillen, Neil Sandilands, Brandon Auret | Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Sarah Greene, Mark Strong, David Wilmot |
Synopsis
London Calling
After fleeing the UK from a job gone wrong, a down on his luck hitman is forced to babysit the son of his new crime boss and show him how to become a man.
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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