The Advanced Guard (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1998, The Advanced Guard is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Peter Geiger, running about 91 minutes. “The enemy is forming. Let the invasion begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of aliens arrive on Earth as part of an advance invasion force. Their mission is to kidnap a small sample of humans and run them through a series of rigorous tests to determine if they would make suitable slaves. Harper, one of the alien experimenters, has become frustrated with her planet's endless cycle of conquest and extermination and begins to feel some sympathy for her human captives. While the prisoners see a glimmer of hope in the compassionate alien, will it be any use in stopping the enormous attack fleet just a few days from Earth?
Who’s in it. The Advanced Guard stars Isabella Hofmann as Harper, Alien Scientist, Eric Allan Kramer as Brovo, Alien Goon, James Avery as Fred, Captive Security Guard and Jeff Kober as Desmond, captive Red Neck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Advanced Guard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Advanced Guard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Advanced Guard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Advanced Guard (1998)?
- In US, The Advanced Guard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Advanced Guard worth watching?
- The Advanced Guard holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Advanced Guard?
- The Advanced Guard stars Isabella Hofmann, Eric Allan Kramer, James Avery, Jeff Kober and Michael Weatherly.
- When was The Advanced Guard released?
- The Advanced Guard was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.