The Guardians(2017)
Les Gardiennes
The Guardians Synopsis
In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.
The Guardians (2017) is a drama and war film directed by Xavier Beauvois, released on December 6, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet, Iris Bry and Cyril Descours. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Xavier Beauvois
- Writers:
- Ernest Pérochon, Xavier Beauvois, Frédérique Moreau
- Producers:
- Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon
- Cinematographer:
- Caroline Champetier
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Les films du Worso, Rita Productions, KNM, Orange Studio, France 3 Cinéma, Versus Production, RTS, Pathé
- Status:
- Released
The Guardians (2017) Trailer
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The Guardians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nathalie Baye
as Hortense Sandrail
Laura Smet
as Solange
Iris Bry
as Francine Riant
Cyril Descours
as Georges Sandrail
Olivier Rabourdin
as Clovis
- Gilbert Bonneau
Gilbert Bonneau
as Henri Sandrail
Nicolas Giraud
as Constant Sandrail
- Mathilde Viseux
Mathilde Viseux
as Marguerite Sandrail
- Ophélie-Marion Debiais
Ophélie-Marion Debiais
Xavier Maly
as Edgar
Marie-Julie Maille
as La Monette
Madeleine Beauvois
as Jeanne, la fille de la Monette
Key crew
Directed by Xavier Beauvois, written by Ernest Pérochon, Xavier Beauvois and Frédérique Moreau, produced by Sylvie Pialat and Benoît Quainon.
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The Guardians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 117 ratings.
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The Guardians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guardians online?
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The Guardians (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Guardians?
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The main cast of The Guardians (2017) includes Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet, Iris Bry, Cyril Descours and Olivier Rabourdin. The film was directed by Xavier Beauvois. 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 December 6, 2017 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Guardians worth watching?
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The Guardians (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Guardians?
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