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The Guardian (2006)

Movie ★ 7.1 139 min

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.

Andrew Davis Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 28, 2006
Runtime
139 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$95.0M
IMDb
tt0406816
Language
Studio
, , Contrafilm, Firm Films

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The Guardian stars Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller.
When was The Guardian released?
The Guardian is a 2006 action, adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch The Guardian?
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