The Old Guard has become a success story for Netflix, lead actor Charlize Theron, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
The movie adds some welcome diversity to the action film genre both in front of and behind the camera.
The Old Guard tells the tale of a group of immortal assassins who grapple with the ethical dilemmas of living very long, very violent lives.
With the star power of Charlize Theron in the lead role of Andy, chief of the assassins, the success of The Old Guard has virtually guaranteed a string of sequels and spin-offs.