'The Bad Guardian' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Lifetime's thriller drama movie

Lifetime's suspense thriller movie 'The Bad Guardian' is slated for a release on May 18, 2024
UPDATED MAY 13, 2024
Melissa Joan Hart and La La Anthony play central figures in the thriller film 'The Bad Guardian' (@Lifetime)
Melissa Joan Hart and La La Anthony play central figures in the thriller film 'The Bad Guardian' (@Lifetime)

Movie name: The Bad Guardian

Platform: Lifetime

Date of release:  May 18, 2024

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Thriller

Director: Claudia Myers

Full cast list: Melissa Joan Hart, La La Anthony, Luis Bordonada, Eric Pierpoint, Jason M Jones, and Cynthia Dallas among others.

Lifetime's upcoming suspenseful thriller 'The Bad Guardian', which revolves around the theme of defending those you love, is scheduled for release on May 18, 2024.

Directed by Claudia Myers, the movie is written by Ashley Gable, and stars Melissa Joan Hart and La La Anthony in lead roles.

The film brilliantly sheds light on the dark side of court-appointed guardianships, demonstrating how an apparently straightforward solution may turn into a terrifying nightmare.

What is the plot of 'The Bad Guardian'? 

The movie follows Leigh Delgado (Melissa Joan Hart), whose life is turned upside down after her father, Jason Davis (Eric Pierpoint), falls while she is away from home.

Things take a dramatic turn when the court names Janet Timms (La La Anthony) as Jason's guardian. Initially, Janet looks like a godsend, however, things rapidly take a drastic turn as Janet shows her true colors, prompting Leigh to devise a strategy to save her father from the vicious guardian.

Who stars in 'The Bad Guardian'? 

Melissa Joan Hart 


 
 
 
 
 
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Melissa Joan Hart, who will portray the role of Leigh Delgado in the thriller film, appeared in front of the camera for the first time at the age of four in a commercial for the Splashy bathtub toy.

Melissa's breakthrough role came in 1991 with the Nickelodeon sitcom 'Clarissa Explains It All'. Later, she secured her spot in the entertainment industry with her iconic role as Sabrina Spellman in the acclaimed series 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'.

Her other significant acting credits include 'God's Not Dead 2', 'The Watcher in the Woods', ' 'Mistletoe in Montana', and others.

La La Anthony 


 
 
 
 
 
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La La Anthony, a titan of the entertainment world, is slated to play Janet Timms in the film.

Anthony, born Alani Nicole Vázquez in 1983, made her debut in early 2001 when she secured a sought-after post as an MTV VJ on the renowned show 'Total Request Live.'

She eventually switched easily into acting, obtaining roles in films and television shows and receiving praise for her performance in 'Think Like a Man' and its sequel.

Aside from acting, she also co-produced the Broadway production of 'Eclipsed'.

Luis Bordonada 


 
 
 
 
 
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Luis Bordonada will play Luis Delgado's character in the film. Bordonada, who entered the army shortly after graduating from high school, appeared on camera for the first time in the short film 'Six Feet Apart'.

Since then, the actor has been in a variety of productions, showcasing his versatile acting abilities.

His notable acting credits include, 'The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre', 'Barracuda', 'State of Affairs', 'Drunktown's Finest,' and more.

How do I stream 'The Bad Guardian'? 

Catch 'The Bad Guardian' on May 18, 2024. You can watch Lifetime films for free on Philo, Sling, and DIRECTV.

For just $25 a month, Philo offers a seven-day free trial for lifetime movie streaming, along with over seventy other channels.

To take advantage of exclusive deals, check out Sling right now.  Plans with options like Sling Orange, Sling Blue, or both for $30 start at $25 off for the first month.

Enjoy more than thirty channels, including sports, Lifetime movies, DVR storage, and more content.

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The trailer and teaser for 'The Bad Guardian' are not available yet

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