The Old Guard

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The Old Guard

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2020

2h 5m

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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Soraya Nadia McDonald

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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Sukanya Verma

Rediff.com

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood puts a fresh spin on the superhero genre in her adaptation of Greg Rucka's comic book of the same name.

Aug 27, 2024

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Gautam Sunder

The Hindu

Has there been a more definitive star in Hollywood over the last decade than Charlize Theron?

Jul 18, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

But even if this is a misfire -- and it is -- there’s still talent and that much-talked-about potential somewhere in it. Maybe next time the script will be worth the talent both behind and in front of the camera.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 5, 2024

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Lorie L

If you love your heroes to be a little surly with realistic outlooks then you'll love this movie. The group has been around a long time and are resolved to just exist now. You can definitely say life has worn them out, so what's the point any more. The new person to the group creates some challenges. With as old as our hereos are, they realize there is still more to learn. The character growth with the old and the new is satisfying to watch. Add in trying to not become everlasting science experiments and you have a lot of good action. I am very eager to see the second movie coming out this July 2nd.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Kyle M

A solidly grappled concept underlying the straightforward, tiresomely conventional action momentum of sequential excellence with a performatively bolstered, compelling lore. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Kyra C

I’m half way thru the movie and still not understanding why anyone would want to kill a fighting force like this one. I will try and stay awake to figure it out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Gregory N

Crazy idea, stretched beyond believability, thus often becoming cornball to the max. However, Charlize Theron was luminescent and newcomer (to me) Kiki Lane was strong & believable in an unbelievable movie. Andromache? How dull. Why make her the prehistoric Great Goddess herself?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Kaela R

Loved it, can't wait to see the sequel... if it ever comes out

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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henry b

Some exciting action cant hide the ridiculous story-line and boring plot. I forced myself to watch the final 20 minutes, by which time I had entirely lost interest in this facile fantasy. If you are 13-15 you might enjoy it. Not adult entertainment, although Theron as producer and main actor, is always captivating to watch. Why she thought this was a great project for her immense acting skils and stunning screen persona, is beyond me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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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
Producer: A.J. Dix, David Ellison, Marc Evans, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Beth Kono, Charlize Theron
Screenwriter: Greg Rucka
Production Co: Dune Films, Denver and Delilah Productions, Skydance Media, Netflix, Image Comics
Rating: R (Sequences of Graphic Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2020
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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