The Old Guard

The Old Guard

Forever is harder than it looks.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

Produced by Skydance Media, Denver & Delilah Productions

2020125 min7.1 / 10

A stylish action-fantasy about immortal warriors grappling with the burden of endless life while protecting their found family from those who would exploit them.

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Old Guard violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is The Old Guard sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Old Guard scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Old Guard easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Old Guard end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Old Guard, and what each one shares →

Like The Old Guard

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Old Guard

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Old Guard, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Old Guard, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Old Guard, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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