The Guardian(2006)
“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”
Overview
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.
Director
Andrew Davis
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$95M
Cast
Kevin Costner
as Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
as Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
as Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
as Emily Thomas
Dulé Hill
as Ken Weatherly
Bryce Cass
as Manny
Omari Hardwick
as Carl Billings
Clancy Brown
as Capt. William Hadley
Neal McDonough
as Jack Skinner
Benny Ciaramello
as Benny Partida
Shelby Fenner
as Cate Lindsey
Peter Gail
as Danny Doran
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$95M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Beacon Pictures • Contrafilm
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Where can I watch The Guardian?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Guardian (2006).
What is The Guardian about?▼
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.
Who directed The Guardian?▼
The Guardian was directed by Andrew Davis and released in 2006. It is a action, adventure, drama film.
How long is The Guardian?▼
The Guardian has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in The Guardian?▼
The cast of The Guardian includes Kevin Costner as Ben Randall, Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer, Sela Ward as Helen Randall, Melissa Sagemiller as Emily Thomas, Dulé Hill as Ken Weatherly and more.
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