The Guard(2011)
“The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Michael McDonagh
Studio
Prescience
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Brendan Gleeson
as Sergeant Gerry Boyle
Don Cheadle
as FBI agent Wendell Everett
Liam Cunningham
as Francis Sheehy
Mark Strong
as Clive Cornell
Katarina Čas
as Gabriela McBride
David Wilmot
as Liam O'Leary
Rory Keenan
as Garda Aidan McBride
Laurence Kinlan
as Photographer
Dominique McElligott
as Aoife O'Carroll
Sarah Greene
as Sinead Mulligan
Fionnula Flanagan
as Eileen Boyle
Gary Lydon
as Garda Inspector Gerry Stanton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Irish
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Prescience • UK Film Council • Reprisal Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Guard (2011).
What is The Guard about?▼
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.
Who directed The Guard?▼
The Guard was directed by John Michael McDonagh and released in 2011. It is a action, comedy, thriller, crime film.
How long is The Guard?▼
The Guard has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Guard?▼
The cast of The Guard includes Brendan Gleeson as Sergeant Gerry Boyle, Don Cheadle as FBI agent Wendell Everett, Liam Cunningham as Francis Sheehy, Mark Strong as Clive Cornell, Katarina Čas as Gabriela McBride and more.
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