


Guarding Tess at a glance
Guarding Tess is a 1994 comedy and drama film, running 1h 36m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1994-03-11
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 367 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmDoug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed, and—after returning—wants off her detail as she is very difficult to guard and makes her detail crazy with her whims and demands.
Cast
14 names
Shirley MacLaineTess Carlisle
Nicolas CageDoug Chesnic
Austin PendletonEarl
Edward AlbertBarry Carlisle
James RebhornHoward Shaeffer
Richard GriffithsFrederick
John RoseliusTom Bahlor
David GrafLee Danielson
Don YessoRalph Buoncristiani
Brant von HoffmanBob Hutcherson
Harry LennixKenny Young
Susan BlommaertKimberly Cannon
Dale DyeCharles IvyQuestions about Guarding Tess
Quick answersWhere can I watch Guarding Tess in the United Kingdom?
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Is Guarding Tess suitable for children?
Guarding Tess is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Guarding Tess about?
Doug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed,…
How long is Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess runs for 1h 36m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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