The Bad Guardian
| The Bad Guardian | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Claudia Myers |
| Written by | Ashley Gable |
| Produced by | Robert Tinnell Jeffrey Tinnell |
| Starring | Melissa Joan Hart La La Anthony Luis Bordonada |
| Cinematography | Francisco Bulgarelli |
Production company | Allegheny Image Factory |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bad Guardian is a 2024 drama film directed by Claudia Myers. The movie draws from real-life accounts of guardianship abuse to tell the story of Leigh, a woman fighting to free her elderly father from a corrupt court-appointed guardian who seizes control of his finances, medical decisions, and property.[1][2][3]
In March 2026, the film appeared as the #4 movie on Netflix.[4]
Cast
- Melissa Joan Hart as Leigh Delgado
- La La Anthony as Janet Timms
- Luis Bordonada as Luis Delgado
- Eric Pierpoint as Jason Davis
- Jason M. Jones as Dave Timms
- Pat Dortch as Judge Russell Bean
Production
Produced by Allegheny Image Factory, the film was shot entirely in West Virginia, with scenes taking place in Fairmont, Mannington, and Shinnston.[5][6]
The film's executive producer, Elizabeth Stephen, developed the project after researching real-life accounts of guardianship abuse.[7]
References
- ^ Blackwood, Emily (March 17, 2026). "Is The Bad Guardian Based on a True Story? What to Know About the Real-Life Accounts of Guardianship Abuse That Inspired the Movie". Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "Lifetime movie "The Bad Guardian" based on real accounts of guardianship abuse". Yahoo News. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ Hibberd, James (2024-03-01). "'Bad Guardian': Lifetime to Tackle Guardianship Debate With Melissa Joan Hart, La La Anthony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ Young, Maria. "Two W.Va. Based Films Hit Netflix Most Watched List". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ "West Virginia production company sees two films among top movies on Netflix". WV News. 2026-03-18. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ Rather, Joey (2024-05-21). "Film shot almost entirely in Marion County now available on streaming". WBOY.com. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ Walser, Adam (2024-05-17). "Lifetime movie "The Bad Guardian" based on real accounts of guardianship abuse". Tampa Bay 28 (WFTS). Retrieved 2026-04-09.