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The Guardians

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2017 | 135 min | Drama, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved 1917, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Xavier Beauvois

  • Nathalie BayeHortense Sandrail
  • Laura SmetSolange
  • Iris BryFrancine Riant
  • Cyril DescoursGeorges Sandrail
  • Olivier RabourdinClovis
  • Gilbert BonneauHenri Sandrail
  • Nicolas GiraudConstant Sandrail
  • Mathilde ViseuxMarguerite Sandrail
  • Ophélie-Marion Debiais
  • Xavier MalyEdgar