Where to watch On Guard (1997) tonight

On Guard (1997) runs 2 h 8 min and averages 6.7 from 219 TMDB members. France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.

Runtime

2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

no US certification listed

Genres

Adventure, Action, Drama

Released

December 3, 1997

TMDB rating

6.7 / 10 from 219 votes

Director

Philippe de Broca

Starring

Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain

Language

French

Original title

Le Bossu

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Kanopy (free), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is On Guard?

On Guard is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is On Guard rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for On Guard.

Is On Guard a good movie to watch with a group?

Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where can I stream On Guard?

In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Kanopy (free), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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