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The Guard

7.020111h 36mMA15+MovieActionComedyThriller

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.

DirectorJohn Michael McDonagh
WriterJohn Michael McDonagh
ProducersFlora Fernandez Marengo·Chris Clark

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Michael McDonagh

BGBrendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Sergeant Gerry Boyle
DCDon Cheadle
Don Cheadle
FBI agent Wendell Everett
LCLiam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham
Francis Sheehy
MSMark Strong
Mark Strong
Clive Cornell
KČKatarina Čas
Katarina Čas
Gabriela McBride
DWDavid Wilmot
David Wilmot
Liam O'Leary
RKRory Keenan
Rory Keenan
Garda Aidan McBride
LKLaurence Kinlan
Laurence Kinlan
Photographer
DMDominique McElligott
Dominique McElligott
Aoife O'Carroll
SGSarah Greene
Sarah Greene
Sinead Mulligan
FFFionnula Flanagan
Fionnula Flanagan
Eileen Boyle
GLGary Lydon
Gary Lydon
Garda Inspector Gerry Stanton

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The Guard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Guard?

The Guard is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Guard on Netflix?

No, The Guard is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Guard on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Guard isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch The Guard for free?

The Guard is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.