The Guardian (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1984, The Guardian is a thriller and drama film directed by David Greene, running about 105 minutes. “John Mack is going to protect you . . . whether you want him to or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The residents of a New York apartment building are shocked when one of them is shot during a burgulary. They decide to hire a security expert to patrol the building, but he seem a little over-committed to his work.
Who’s in it. The Guardian stars Martin Sheen as Charlie Hyatt, Louis Gossett Jr. as John Mack, Arthur Hill as Dr. Phil Julian and Tandy Cronyn as Lynn Hyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Guardian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on JioHotstar. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guardian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardian tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardian (1984)?
- In IN, The Guardian is available to stream on JioHotstar. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guardian worth watching?
- The Guardian holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guardian?
- The Guardian stars Martin Sheen, Louis Gossett Jr., Arthur Hill, Tandy Cronyn and Simon Reynolds.
- When was The Guardian released?
- The Guardian was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.