The Guardians(2012)
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The Guardians Synopsis
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.
The Guardians (2012) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Til Schweiger, released on September 18, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Til Schweiger, Luna Schweiger, Moritz Bleibtreu and Karoline Schuch. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 122 ratings.
- Director:
- Til Schweiger
- Writers:
- Paul Maurice, Stephen Butchard, Til Schweiger
- Producers:
- Til Schweiger, Tom Zickler, Paul Maurice
- Cinematographer:
- Adrian Cranage
- Composer:
- Martin Todsharow
- Production:
- Barefoot Films, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
- Status:
- Released
The Guardians (2012) Trailer
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The Guardians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Til Schweiger
as Max Fischer
Luna Schweiger
as Nina
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Rudi
Karoline Schuch
as Sara Müller
Hannah Herzsprung
as Helena
Rainer Bock
as Karl Falkner
Nina Eichinger
as Reporterin
Oliver Korittke
as Empfangsmitarbeiter
Heiner Lauterbach
as Thomas Backer
Tim Wilde
as Nicholas
Axel Stein
as Leo
Herbert Knaup
as Henri Brietner
Key crew
Directed by Til Schweiger, written by Paul Maurice, Stephen Butchard and Til Schweiger, produced by Til Schweiger, Tom Zickler and Paul Maurice.
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The Guardians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 122 ratings.
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The Guardians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guardians online?
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The Guardians (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Guardians?
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The main cast of The Guardians (2012) includes Til Schweiger, Luna Schweiger, Moritz Bleibtreu, Karoline Schuch and Hannah Herzsprung. The film was directed by Til Schweiger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guardians released?
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The Guardians was released on September 18, 2012 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Guardians worth watching?
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The Guardians (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 122 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Guardians?
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Yes. The official The Guardians trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.