The Guard movie poster

The Guard

2011 · 1h 36m · Released

R Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime

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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Top Cast & Crew

John Michael McDonagh Director
Brendan Gleeson Sergeant Gerry Boyle
Don Cheadle FBI agent Wendell Everett
Liam Cunningham Francis Sheehy
Mark Strong Clive Cornell
Katarina Čas Gabriela McBride
David Wilmot Liam O'Leary
Rory Keenan Garda Aidan McBride
Laurence Kinlan Photographer
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Frequently asked questions about The Guard

Where can I watch The Guard?

The Guard is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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 stars in The Guard?

The Guard stars Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Mark Strong, and Katarina Čas.

When did The Guard come out?

The Guard was released in 2011.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.