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The Guardian

Name: The Guardian
Released: 2006-09-28T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 7.1

How do you decide who lives or who dies?

2006 • 139 min • ★ 7.1 (1,719) • Released

Action Adventure Drama

A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.

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Original title: The Guardian
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $94,973,540

Reviews & Ratings 2

CinemaSerf

Apr 28, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Kevin Costner is "Randall", a veteran coast guard life saver who is given a training assignment after an attempted rescue doesn't quite go to plan. Reluctantly, he has to lick a bunch of new recruits into shape and, of course, there is one "Jake" (Ashton Kutcher) - a cocky, self-assured school swimming star for him to groom. Snag is - there is simply nothing at all new with the narrative. Were know exactly how their relationship is going to track, and though the ending is a little left field, for the most part this is all just a bit so what. They both have their demons, they both have that grit and determination never to fail, yada yada.... Kutcher is easy enough on the eye in a wet T-shirt, and on the face of it the film does illustrate a little of the strenuous training that being in the US Coast Guard requires; but for the most part this is just an unremarkable effort all round.

RalphRahal

Feb 2, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 5.0

The Guardian starts off strong with an engaging introduction that pulls you into the world of elite rescue swimmers. The setup is solid, and the first act does a great job establishing the stakes. But once the second act kicks in, the momentum slows down as the focus shifts almost entirely to training sequences. While these moments have some depth and character development, they drag on too long, making the story feel repetitive. The plot itself follows a familiar formula, and while it has emotional weight, it doesn’t bring much originality. It feels like it’s trying to be Top Gun for the Coast Guard but without the same energy or unpredictability. That said, the movie is well-executed on a technical level. The cinematography captures the intensity of ocean rescues with some visually striking sequences. The direction is solid, and the pacing is decent. Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher both deliver strong performances, with Costner bringing a grounded, believable presence to his role. The script is good overall, even if some parts feel a bit too by-the-numbers. The score and sound design do their job well, adding tension and emotion where needed. It’s a well-made movie, but the plot didn’t fully deliver for me.

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coast guard death disaster ocean rescue

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Cast 29

Kevin Costner

Ben Randall

Ashton Kutcher

Jake Fischer

Sela Ward

Helen Randall

Melissa Sagemiller

Emily Thomas

Dulé Hill

Ken Weatherly

Bryce Cass

Manny

Omari Hardwick

Carl Billings

Clancy Brown

Capt. William Hadley

Neal McDonough

Jack Skinner

Shelby Fenner

Cate Lindsey

Damon Lipari

Damon Bennett

Travis Willingham

Travis Finely

Eric Norris

Navy Guy

John Heard

Capt. Frank Larson

Richard T. Henry

Camael

Alex Daniels

Wild Bill

Rusty Tennant

Mover #1

Jay Bingham

Ops Tech

Brian Geraghty

Billy Hodge

Michael Rady

Nick Zingaro

Brian Patrick Wade

Mitch Lyons

Tilky Jones

Tilky Flint

Gregory J. Barnett

Pilot Victim

J.D. Evermore

Jailer

Richard Davis

Guitar - Chicago Catz

Brandon Molale

Navy Guy

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Cargo Crew

Roger Edwards

Roger Cable

Conrad E. Palmisano

Fishing Boat Captain

Crew 30

Kevin Lingenfelser

Creative Director

Gene Serdena

Set Decoration

Hannah Beachler

Set Dresser

Markus Mentzer

Second Assistant "A" Camera

Frédéric North

Pilot

Scott R. Fisher

Special Effects Coordinator

Derek Wayne Johnson

Stand In

Alex Daniels

Stunt Coordinator

Karin Justman

Stunt Double

Oliver Keller

Stunt Double

Danny Cosmo

Stunts

Gene Hartline

Stunts

Gregory J. Barnett

Stunts

George Fisher

Utility Stunts

Russell Towery

Utility Stunts

Andrew Davis

Director

Tarik Naim Alherimi

Electrician

Tina Treadwell

Additional Casting

Randi Hiller

Casting

Sarah Halley Finn

Casting

Tamara Hunter

Casting Associate

Armyan Bernstein

Executive Producer

Charlie Lyons

Executive Producer

Zanne Devine

Executive Producer

Beau Flynn

Producer

Tripp Vinson

Producer

Doc Kane

ADR Mixer

Trevor Rabin

Original Music Composer

Bryan Adams

Songs

Gabriel Guy

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US Release Dates 1

Sep 29, 2006

PG-13 Theatrical