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The Guard

The Guard

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Guard
  • Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
  • Release Date: 2011-07-07
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 6.987/10 (1287 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $19,560,274
  • Production Companies: Prescience, UK Film Council, Reprisal Films, Aegis Film Fund, Element Pictures, Crescendo Productions, EDS Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3366
  • Languages: Irish, English

Cast & Crew

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

as Sergeant Gerry Boyle

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

as FBI agent Wendell Everett

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

as Francis Sheehy

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

as Clive Cornell

Katarina Čas

Katarina Čas

as Gabriela McBride

David Wilmot

David Wilmot

as Liam O'Leary

Rory Keenan

Rory Keenan

as Garda Aidan McBride

Laurence Kinlan

Laurence Kinlan

as Photographer

Dominique McElligott

Dominique McElligott

as Aoife O'Carroll

Sarah Greene

Sarah Greene

as Sinead Mulligan

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Guard Trailer - 2011

The Guard | Official Trailer HD (2011)

External Links

Keywords

prostitutedrug smugglingblackmailrural areairelandbuddy copcopsirish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Guard?

The Guard is a Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2011-07-07.

Who are the main actors in The Guard?

The main cast includes Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Mark Strong, Katarina Čas, .

Where can I watch The Guard online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Guard is available.

Is The Guard based on a true story?

The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.

What is the IMDb rating of The Guard?

The Guard has an IMDb rating of 6.987/10 based on 1287 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Guard?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $19,560,274 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Guard?

The soundtrack was composed by Prescience, UK Film Council, Reprisal Films, Aegis Film Fund, Element Pictures, Crescendo Productions, EDS Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Guard filmed?

The Guard was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Guard?

The total runtime of The Guard is 96 minutes.

Is The Guard suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Guard?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Guard.

Does The Guard have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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