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Guardians

2017·Movie
1h 29min
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes27%23%
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes27%23%

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Squad of Soviet Superheroes

During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but, in hard times, they must show themselves again.
Superhero ActionRussian CinemaCold War SettingFantasy ElementsSpectacle-DrivenEnsemble CastOrigin StorySuper-powered CombatPatriotic Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Sarik Andreasyan
Written by:
Sarik Andreasyan, Andrey Gavrilov, Gevond Andreasyan
Produced by:
Vladimir Polyakov, Sarik Andreasyan, Gevond Andreasyan
Composed by:
Vijay Rathinam, Alexey Sinitsyn, Charles Maynes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Guardians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Guardians legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Guardians is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Guardians worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Guardians rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Guardians?

1 h 29 min

Guardians runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Guardians?

Critics27
Audiences32

Yes. Critics average 27 and audiences 32 out of 100, so both groups see Guardians much the same way.

Was Guardians a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$15 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Guardians in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Guardians?

35ARATBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEECFR+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Guardians in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Guardians use?

Super TeamPlot ArmorVoluntary ShapeshiftingComic-Book AdaptationAll Part of the ShowSoviet SuperscienceBig BadMs. FanserviceDeflector ShieldAlien BloodThe Turret MasterBehind the Blackand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Guardians, including Super Team, Plot Armor, Voluntary Shapeshifting.