On Guard
“Some things are worth dying for”
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
Where to watch On Guard in United States
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Where is On Guard streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Popcorntimes, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About On Guard
On Guard is a 1997 French-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Philippe de Broca. The cast is led by Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
On Guard was produced by Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Alicéléo, and Canal+ and made in France and Germany. It was released on December 3, 1997.
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos, Philippe de Broca
- Release date
- December 3, 1997
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $30 million
- Production
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Alicéléo, Canal+
On Guard cast & crew
On Guard was directed by Philippe de Broca and written by Jérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos, and Philippe de Broca.
The cast features Daniel Auteuil as Lagardère, Fabrice Luchini as Count Gonzague, Vincent Perez as Duke of Nevers, Marie Gillain as Aurore de Nevers, Yann Collette as Peyrolles, and Jean-François Stévenin as Cocardasse.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Jean-François Robin, and it was produced by Françoise Galfré and Patrick Godeau.
Is On Guard worth watching?
On Guard holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 205 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, On Guard is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch On Guard
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Cast of On Guard
Daniel Auteuil
Lagardère
Fabrice Luchini
Count Gonzague
Vincent Perez
Duke of Nevers
Marie Gillain
Aurore de Nevers
Yann Collette
Peyrolles
Jean-François Stévenin
Cocardasse
Didier Pain
Passepoil
Claire Nebout
Blanche de Caylus
Philippe Noiret
Duke Philippe d'Orléans
Charlie Nelson
Esope
Jacques Sereys
Baron of Caylus
Renato Scarpa
Paolo Campagnoli
On Guard — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On Guard in United States?
On Guard is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is On Guard on Kanopy?
Yes — On Guard is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is On Guard in?
On Guard is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is On Guard?
On Guard runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is On Guard rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 205 ratings.
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