The Guard (2011)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
The Guard is an action, comedy and crime movie from 2011. It is directed by John Michael McDonagh. The cast includes Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham and Sarah Greene. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- John Michael McDonaghDirector
- Don Cheadleas FBI agent Wendell Everett
- Liam Cunninghamas Francis Sheehy
- Sarah Greeneas Sinead Mulligan
- Mark Strongas Clive Cornell
- David Wilmotas Liam O'Leary
- Brendan Gleesonas Sergeant Gerry Boyle
- Laurence Kinlanas Photographer
- Fionnula Flanaganas Eileen Boyle
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Questions about The Guard
- What genre is The Guard?
- The Guard is categorised as Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Guard?
- Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Sarah Greene, Mark Strong, David Wilmot appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Guard?
- John Michael McDonagh directed The Guard.
- How long is The Guard?
- The Guard runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is The Guard worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Guard?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
