Film

Guarded

2026 · 1h 33m · Drama · Thriller · Action

Dating can be dangerous. Lying is deadlier.

The self-appointed woman representative, Grace, wants nothing but the truth. After moving in with her unemployed boyfriend in her house and providing him with all his daily needs, she hopes she is building her future husband. When she catches him cheating she feels betrayed and heartbroken. She then goes out for drinks to de-stress. Grace meets Thabo who is a player. Grace finds out that Thabo has a partner after a night of passion and loses it over the fact that Thabo lied to her. Thabo's lies lead him to being kidnapped and he cannot leave until he understands Grace's anger. Will he escape and go back to his partner? Will Grace face the consequences of her actions?

Zikhona Bali

Grace

Thabo Malema

Lumko

Rosemary Zimu

Thandeka

Loyiso Macdonald

Thabo

Bontle Serai

Cheryl

Sefako Xaba

Detective

Nikkita Mashishi

Nkuli

Lucky Boy Mtshali

Postman

Comfort Takane

Siyabonga

Thembi Letsoalo Sekhaolelo

Thabi

• Kgaitsedi MabundaDirector
• Sasa NqabeniWriter
• Dhiren DhermanProducer
• Jeremy BriersOriginal Music Composer · Editor

GUARDED Trailer

Release date

January 1, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

16

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Action