---
title: "Rise of the Guardians"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-guardians-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81188
imdb_id: "tt1446192"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 7207
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Rise of the Guardians (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-guardians-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 animated film that falls under the genres of action, adventure, family, and fantasy. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and received a PG rating. It was released in the United States on November 21, 2012. The plot follows a group of immortal Guardians who must unite for the first time to defend the world. Their mission is to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children everywhere. This collective effort is necessitated by the actions of an evil spirit named Pitch, who challenges the Guardians by attempting to take over the world. As the protagonists work together to counter this threat, the narrative explores their struggle to preserve the wonder associated with childhood. The film is categorized as a feature-length motion picture and is available for audiences to rent or purchase. The overarching theme centers on the importance of belief and the defense of innocence against those who seek to spread darkness and fear across the globe.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Immortal Guardians must unite to protect children's hopes and beliefs from an evil spirit."

### Why Watch
- features immortal guardians joining forces
- protects the imagination of children

### Caveats & Content Note
- evil spirit threatens the world
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and contains action and fantasy themes suitable for families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, fantasy, action, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Ramsey
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Pine** as *Jack Frost (voice)*
- **Alec Baldwin** as *North (voice)*
- **Jude Law** as *Pitch (voice)*
- **Isla Fisher** as *Tooth (voice)*
- **Hugh Jackman** as *Bunny (voice)*
- **Dakota Goyo** as *Jamie Bennett (voice)*
- **Isabella Blake-Thomas** as *British Girl (voice)*
- **Jacob Bertrand** as *Monty (voice)*
- **Khamani Griffin** as *Caleb (voice)*
- **Kamil McFadden** as *Claude (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Rise of the Guardians?
Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 American animated fantasy action film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Peter Ramsey.

### Q: Who wrote the film?
The film was written by David Lindsay-Abaire.

### Q: What is the plot of the film?
An evil spirit named Pitch attempts to take over the world, forcing immortal Guardians to join forces to protect children's hopes and beliefs.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film includes action, adventure, animation, family, and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rise of the Guardians — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81188)

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