Guarding Tess
“A comedy beyond the call of duty.”
Doug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed, and—after returning—wants off her detail as she is very difficult to guard and makes her detail crazy with her whims and demands.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess is a 1994 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Hugh Wilson. The cast is led by Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Guarding Tess was produced by Channel Films and TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Writers
- Hugh Wilson, PJ Torokvei
- Release date
- March 11, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Channel Films, TriStar Pictures
Guarding Tess cast & crew
Guarding Tess was directed by Hugh Wilson and written by Hugh Wilson and PJ Torokvei.
The cast features Shirley MacLaine as Tess Carlisle, Nicolas Cage as Doug Chesnic, Austin Pendleton as Earl, Edward Albert as Barry Carlisle, James Rebhorn as Howard Shaeffer, and Richard Griffiths as Frederick.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Convertino, cinematography is by Brian J. Reynolds, and it was produced by Ned Tanen and Nancy Graham Tanen.
Is Guarding Tess worth watching?
Guarding Tess holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 351 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Guarding Tess is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Guarding Tess
Shirley MacLaine
Tess Carlisle
Nicolas Cage
Doug Chesnic
Austin Pendleton
Earl
Edward Albert
Barry Carlisle
James Rebhorn
Howard Shaeffer
Richard Griffiths
Frederick
John Roselius
Tom Bahlor
David Graf
Lee Danielson
Don Yesso
Ralph Buoncristiani
James Lally
Joe Spector
Brant von Hoffman
Bob Hutcherson
Harry Lennix
Kenny Young
Guarding Tess — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Guarding Tess in United States?
Guarding Tess is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Guarding Tess in?
Guarding Tess is originally in English, with audio tracks including Georgian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Guarding Tess rated?
Guarding Tess is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 351 ratings.
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