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The Guard

7.020111h 36mRMovieActionComedyThriller

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

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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 fuboTV, Philo and Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Guard on Netflix?

No, The Guard is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Philo.

Is The Guard on Amazon Prime Video?

The Guard isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Guard for free?

The Guard is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.