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Vanguard

Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai · 2020 ·

Short answer

Is Vanguard worth watching?

Yes. Vanguard (2020) earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

63%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

66% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
57 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · UA (India) · 17+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Cast
Yang Yang , Jackie Chan , Allen , Miya Muqi , Xu Ruohan , Jackson Liu , Eyad Hourani , Zhu Zhengting , Yang Jianping , Zhou Bin
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Also known as 急先锋 Agentes Vanguard Vanguard - Elite Special Force プロジェクトV 뱅가드 急先鋒 Öncü - Vanguard Vanguard - Agenti speciali

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Vanguard by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Lionsgate Play
South Korea TVING
United Arab Emirates Netflix, Shahid

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (66/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Celluloid Score 63% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is Vanguard worth watching?

Yes — Vanguard earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Vanguard is a 2020 action film directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, starring Yang Yang and Jackie Chan.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Vanguard about?

Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world's deadliest mercenary organization.

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Vanguard: frequently asked questions

Is Vanguard worth watching?

Yes. Vanguard (2020) has a Celluloid Score of 63%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Vanguard?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; TVING in South Korea; Netflix, Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Vanguard?

Vanguard runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is Vanguard rated?

Vanguard is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, 17+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Vanguard?

Vanguard is directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai and stars Yang Yang, Jackie Chan, Allen, Miya Muqi, Xu Ruohan.

What is the Metascore for Vanguard?

Metacritic's Metascore for Vanguard is 57 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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