The Invisible Guardian
When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…
Where to watch The Invisible Guardian in United States
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Where is The Invisible Guardian streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Invisible Guardian
The Invisible Guardian is a 2017 Spanish-language thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Fernando González Molina. The cast is led by Marta Etura, Elvira Mínguez, Francesc Orella. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Invisible Guardian was produced by ARTE, Nostromo Pictures, and Atresmedia and made in Germany and Spain. It was released on March 3, 2017.
- Director
- Fernando González Molina
- Writers
- Luiso Berdejo
- Release date
- March 3, 2017
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Spain
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- ARTE, Nostromo Pictures, Atresmedia
The Invisible Guardian cast & crew
The Invisible Guardian was directed by Fernando González Molina and written by Luiso Berdejo.
The cast features Marta Etura as Amaia Salazar, Elvira Mínguez as Flora Salazar, Francesc Orella as Fermín Montés, Colin McFarlane as Aloisius Dupree, Susi Sánchez as Rosario, and Patricia López Arnaiz as Rosaura.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fernando Velázquez and cinematography is by Flavio Martínez Labiano.
Is The Invisible Guardian worth watching?
The Invisible Guardian holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 734 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and mystery, The Invisible Guardian is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Invisible Guardian
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Cast of The Invisible Guardian
Marta Etura
Amaia Salazar
Elvira Mínguez
Flora Salazar
Francesc Orella
Fermín Montés
Colin McFarlane
Aloisius Dupree
Susi Sánchez
Rosario
Patricia López Arnaiz
Rosaura
Javier Botet
Basajaun
Arlette Torres
Pedro Casablanc
Miguel Herrán
Miguel Ángel
Paco Tous
Manolo Solo
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The Invisible Guardian — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Invisible Guardian in United States?
The Invisible Guardian is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Invisible Guardian on Netflix?
Yes — The Invisible Guardian is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Invisible Guardian in?
The Invisible Guardian is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Basque, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Invisible Guardian?
The Invisible Guardian runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Invisible Guardian rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 734 ratings.
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