The Guardian (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, The Guardian is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by William Friedkin, running about 92 minutes. “Tonight, while the world is asleep... an ancient evil is about to awaken.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
Who’s in it. The Guardian stars Jenny Seagrove as Camilla, Dwier Brown as Phil Sterling, Carey Lowell as Kate Sterling and Brad Hall as Ned Runcie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Guardian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1990)?
- In US, The Guardian is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guardian?
- The Guardian stars Jenny Seagrove, Dwier Brown, Carey Lowell, Brad Hall and Miguel Ferrer.
- When was The Guardian released?
- The Guardian was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.