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The Guard

R20111h 36mJohn Michael McDonagh
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 78

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"The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here."

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.

ActionComedyThrillerCrime
ProstituteDrug SmugglingBlackmailRural AreaIrelandBuddy CopCopsIrish

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Guard (2011) 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 (Sergeant Gerry Boyle), Don Cheadle (FBI agent Wendell Everett), Liam Cunningham (Francis Sheehy), Mark Strong (Clive Cornell), Katarina Čas (Gabriela McBride). The film was directed by John Michael McDonagh.

How long is The Guard?

The Guard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is The Guard worth watching?

The Guard holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Action, Comedy, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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