The Old Guard
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Overview
Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it's up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest sol...
Director / Creator
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writers
Greg Rucka, Leandro Fernandez
Top Cast
About The Old Guard (2020)
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Overview
The Old Guard (2020) is a Action and Thriller film from United States and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood from a screenplay by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. It runs 2 hours and 5 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Arabic.
What it's about
Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it's up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary.
Cast and crew
The film stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, and Matthias Schoenaerts in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Old Guard holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 207,972 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 80%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 70/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 5 wins & 24 nominations total. These numbers place The Old Guard within the broader landscape of Action and Thriller cinema from 2020, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Old Guard is currently available to stream with a subscription on Netflix or Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Old Guard is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Thriller films, The Old Guard offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2020 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Old Guard on your watchlist for later.
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