


The Guardians at a glance
The Guardians is a 2012 drama and action film, running 2h 13m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 16 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 16 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2012-09-18
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Til Schweiger
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 126 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature film15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.
Cast
14 names
Til SchweigerMax Fischer
Luna SchweigerNina
Moritz BleibtreuRudi
Karoline SchuchSara Müller
Hannah HerzsprungHelena
Rainer BockKarl Falkner
Nina EichingerReporterin
Oliver KorittkeEmpfangsmitarbeiter
Heiner LauterbachThomas Backer
Tim WildeNicholas
Axel SteinLeo
Herbert KnaupHenri Brietner
Jacob MatschenzToni Santer
Kostja UllmannPolizistQuestions about The Guardians
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Guardians in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Guardians suitable for children?
The Guardians is rated 16 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Guardians about?
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their…
How long is The Guardians?
The Guardians runs for 2h 13m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Guardians trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play SCHUTZENGEL (GUARDIANS) - Official Trailer HD En Sub (Til Schweiger / Barefoot Films) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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