The Old Guard

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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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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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patrick S Awsome flim, can't wait for the second one. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Phil N Nothing to stand out from the many others. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review janet s Magnificent...must watch! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Amanda C I really enjoyed it. Characters are interesting, the plot is plausible compared to the rest of the genre, and the action scenes show a team that fights like a well oiled machine. I really love this. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Melanie W This movie I really really liked! I enjoyed the cast. I liked the story. I watched it a couple of times and I’m looking forward to see what they do with the next chapter. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Raymond R When coming here to write a review, I learned something new - there's a comic! I came into this movie blind an was pleasantly surprised. The powers that the immortals have reminds me A LOT of Wolverin's powers - maybe the same?There were a few small snafus and things that didn't make sense, but overall I loved it. I really wish I could say part of the story is unrealistic, but it's not. While some things are definitely for entertainment, there's a lot that we have seen and will continue to see in terms of the science field.The actors were all amazing and fit their part perfectly. I hope this turns into a series!Great movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gina Prince-Bythewood Director Charlize Theron Andy Chiwetel Ejiofor Copley KiKi Layne Nile Matthias Schoenaerts Booker Marwan Kenzari Joe

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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: 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
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)