---
title: "The Guardians"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-guardians-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 427347
imdb_id: "tt6213362"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 118
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Guardians (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-guardians-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Guardians is a 2017 French drama film directed and written by Xavier Beauvois that runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes. It is classified under the drama and war genres and was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

The film explores an ensemble drama set in rural France, focusing on the women of the Paridier farm left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I, with complications arising from the arrival of American troops.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "French farm women manage the land alone during World War I."

### Why Watch
- It is a 2017 French drama film directed and written by Xavier Beauvois.
- It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
- It features an ensemble drama setting focusing on women running a farm during wartime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic, set during World War I, with a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #world-war-i, #rural-france, #ensemble-drama, #farm-life, #historical-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Xavier Beauvois
- **Networks / Studios**: Les films du Worso, Rita Productions, KNM

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nathalie Baye** as *Hortense Sandrail*
- **Laura Smet** as *Solange*
- **Iris Bry** as *Francine Riant*
- **Cyril Descours** as *Georges Sandrail*
- **Olivier Rabourdin** as *Clovis*
- **Gilbert Bonneau** as *Henri Sandrail*
- **Nicolas Giraud** as *Constant Sandrail*
- **Mathilde Viseux** as *Marguerite Sandrail*
- **Ophélie-Marion Debiais**
- **Xavier Maly** as *Edgar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Guardians?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 2017 French drama film directed by Xavier Beauvois that was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
The Guardians is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Guardians — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/427347)
- [Cleveland Guardians - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Guardians)
- [Guardians of the Galaxy](https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/subcultures/guardians-of-the-galaxy)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*