The Old Guard

R

2020

2 hr. 5 min.

Action

Fantasy

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A group of mercenaries, all centuries-old immortals with the ablity to heal themselves, discover someone is onto their secret, and they must fight to protect their freedom.

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Critics Consensus

The Old Guard is occasionally restricted by genre conventions, but director Gina Prince-Bythewood brings a sophisticated vision to the superhero genre - and some knockout action sequences led by Charlize Theron.

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Audience Member

Excellent movie. Really cool to see a select few immortals as outliers to society that are purely just immortal. They don't have any superpowers, they just are. It was a fun mix of historical prejudices weaving into more current events, greed of government, butt kicking, and a dash of mythology! I would looovvve to see the backstory and futurestory continue in a second movie or a spinoff series - they left room for it so get on it producers!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Alec C

These warriors are not just unstoppable, but they're un-killable! As a group of immortals use their skills to protect humanity, they are lured into a trap by people who want to use their longevity for their own ends. With an impressive cast of characters with a fascinating premise, these unknown heroes manage to leave their mark!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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Denise F

I enjoyed this movie, loved all the action etc but I was distracted by Charlene Theron's pierced ears - if her body kept rehealing and expelling bullets etc, how on earth did she keep her earrings in?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Gina P

Interesting premise. Kept my attention. I think the sequel has the possibility of being better.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Alec B

Theron's great talent is being 100% credible regardless of the role, which is exactly what this movie needed to work. Also, its a lot sadder than you'd expect which, given the silly premise, is quite the achievement.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Pawel P

Move for one time. Not bad, but nothing special.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Gina Prince-Bythewood

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Charlize Theron

Andy

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Copley

KiKi Layne

Nile

Matthias Schoenaerts

Booker

Marwan Kenzari

Joe

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Andscape

Given a team of highly regarded actors in Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor and KiKi Layne, Prince-Bythewood delivers both satisfying, high-octane fights and a proper storyline to stitch them together.

Jan 20, 2021

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

None of this would work without someone like Gina Prince-Bythewood behind the lens.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 9, 2020

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It's a film that's rewarding to spend time with, with a substance-over-style approach that's entirely commendable, and all too rare in films of this type.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

As one of the creators of the original comics, Greg Rucka delivers a screenplay packed with intriguing lore, which is well-explored and well-established for (what should be) the first movie in a new franchise.

Rated: B-

Jul 24, 2023

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Predictable and at times very, very boring, and the music makes it even more anti-climatic. I don't see a saving grace here. [Full review in Spanish]

Feb 1, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

On paper it looks like a carbon copy of Highlander but Theron... and a series of entertaining action set pieces that are directed with verve and style by director Gina Prince-Bythewood... prove you can teach The Old Guard new tricks.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Synopsis

A group of mercenaries, all centuries-old immortals with the ablity to heal themselves, discover someone is onto their secret, and they must fight to protect their freedom.

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Executive Producer: Stan Wlodkowski
Screenwriter: Greg Rucka
Production Co: Netflix, Denver and Delilah Productions, Image Comics, Dune Films, Skydance Media
Rating: R (Sequences of Graphic Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2020
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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