Guarding Tess (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Guarding Tess is a 1994 comedy directed by Hugh Wilson, starring Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $27.1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1995. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guarding Tess About?
The premise of Guarding Tess without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Secret Service agent Doug Chesnic begrudgingly accepts the assignment of protecting former First Lady Tess Carlisle, a woman known for her demanding personality. While initially motivated by duty, Chesnic's perspective shifts when Tess is suddenly taken hostage. He must then confront unexpected challenges and reassess his feelings for the spirited and complex former First Lady as he works to ensure her safe return.
Guarding Tess Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Shirley MacLaine. Directed by Hugh Wilson.
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Director Hugh Wilson
More from Hugh Wilson
More films directed by Hugh Wilson, best-rated first: The First Wives Club, Blast from the Past, Dudley Do-Right and Rustlers’ Rhapsody.
Guarding Tess Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Guarding Tess 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 60% User score
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Guarding Tess Plot Summary
What happens in Guarding Tess from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a dedicated Secret Service agent, Doug Chesnic prides himself on his professionalism. Stationed in Ohio for the last three years, he is charged with the protection of Tess Carlisle, the revered widow of a former U.S. president. Known for her diplomatic and charitable contributions, Tess perceives Doug more as a domestic employee than a bodyguard, much like her chauffeur, Earl, and her nurse, Frederick.
Full summary
The whole story of Guarding Tess, scene by scene
Guarding Tess Box Office
Guarding Tess grossed $27.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$27.1M
- US & Canada
- $27.1M
Guarding Tess Awards & Nominations
Guarding Tess earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1995.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Shirley MacLaine
Guarding Tess Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Guarding Tess.
How Well Do You Know Guarding Tess?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Doug Chesnic assigned to protect?
Cars in Guarding Tess
19 cars on screen, including the 1991 Lincoln Town Car and the 1990 Ford Taurus.
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Guarding Tess Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Tess y su guardaespaldas” and “Livvagt for Tess”.
- Also known as
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- Tess y su guardaespaldas
- Livvagt for Tess
- O Agente Secreto
- El guardaespaldas y la primera dama
- Tess und ihr Bodyguard
- Gönülsüz Koruma
- Cara, insopportabile Tess
- Телохранитель Тесс
- Az öreg hölgy és a testőr
- Mer än plikten kräver
- Un Ange gardien pour Tess
- Hlídat Tess
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- Ο Φρουρός της Τες
- כן
- גברת הנשיא
- Да охраняваш Тес
- 퍼스트레이디 특수 경호대
- 不機嫌な赤いバラ
- 第一夫人的保镖
- O Guarda-Costas e a Primeira Dama
- Rycerz pierwszej damy
- Tesės asmens sargybinis
- Păzind-o pe Tess
- Čuvajući Tessu
- Tessin telesni stražar, ტესის მცველი
- Охоронець Тесс
- Strážca pani Tess
- ผมจะปกป้องหัวใจท่านผู้หญิง
- 第一夫人的保鏢
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Guarding Tess FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Guarding Tess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Guarding Tess released?
Guarding Tess was released on March 11, 1994.
Who directed Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess was directed by Hugh Wilson.
More films by Hugh Wilson Who is in the cast of Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess stars Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine.
How much did Guarding Tess make at the box office?
Guarding Tess grossed $27.1 million worldwide.
How is Guarding Tess rated?
Guarding Tess has 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Guarding Tess nominated for any awards?
Guarding Tess received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Guarding Tess have a post-credit scene?
No. Guarding Tess has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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