The Invisible Guardian (2017)
The Invisible Guardian is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
The Invisible Guardian earns its keep as a steady Spanish film that knows its audience. It carries a 6.5/10 on TMDB across 750 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 129 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of Spanish thriller with a crime streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 750 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Genre | Thriller / Crime |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fernando González Molina
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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