The Guard (2011) is a buddy cop comedy film directed by John Michael McDonagh. Set in West Ireland, it is equal parts hilarious and thrilling. The movie rises as a comedy that turns into an action thriller with dark humor and social commentary. Amidst the picturesque background of Ireland, the duo of Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle deliver standout performances.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Guard (2011) via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is The Guard (2011) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Guard (2011) is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
The plot unfolds with Sergeant Gerry Boyle patrolling the streets of the quiet coastal village of Connemara. He is well-liked by locals but has a penchant for recreational drugs and occasional meetings with prostitutes. On the other hand, there is the by-the-book FBI agent Wendell Everett from the US. These two come head-on when there’s a murder committed under Boyle’s jurisdiction and a drug cartel is involved.
To solve this high-profile case, Agent Everett is sent to Ireland. What follows is the ultimate clash of the titans refusing to give in on each other’s way of implementing law enforcement. However, the murder case won’t solve itself, so now how these two officers work out is what makes the movie interesting.
The cast of the movie features Don Cheadle as FBI agent Wendell Everett, alongside Brendan Gleeson as Sergeant Gerry Boyle. The supporting cast is formed by Liam Cunningham as Francis Sheehy, Mark Strong as Clive Cornell, and Katarina Cas as Gabriela McBride, among others.
Watch The Guard (2011) streaming via Hulu
The Guard (2011) is available to watch on Hulu. The popular streaming platform has a wide range of comedy movies for you to check out. Some of them are Superbad, Palm Springs, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, and Sorry to Bother You.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
The Guard (2011) synopsis is as follows:
“When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.”
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