The Queen's Guards (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1961, The Queen's Guards is a drama and war film directed by Michael Powell, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Captains John Fellows and Henry Wynne-Walton finish their Army training at Sandhurst Military Academy and are sent to the Middle-East. John is to lead a parachute battalion while Henry is put in charge of a platoon of armoured cars of the Household Cavalry. John is constantly being told by his father, an ex-Guards officer that he is not as good as his brother who was killed during the war.
Who’s in it. The Queen's Guards stars Daniel Massey, Robert Stephens, Raymond Massey and Ursula Jeans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Queen's Guards has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen's Guards page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen's Guards tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queen's Guards (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Queen's Guards change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Queen's Guards worth watching?
- The Queen's Guards holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Queen's Guards?
- The Queen's Guards stars Daniel Massey, Robert Stephens, Raymond Massey, Ursula Jeans and Frank Lawton.
- When was The Queen's Guards released?
- The Queen's Guards was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.