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The Guardian

PG-132h 19m2006Andrew Davis
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 37%Metacritic: 53/100
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"How do you decide who lives or who dies?"

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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Frequently asked questions

What is The Guardian (2006) 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 stars in The Guardian?

The Guardian stars Kevin Costner (Ben Randall), Ashton Kutcher (Jake Fischer), Sela Ward (Helen Randall), Melissa Sagemiller (Emily Thomas), Dulé Hill (Ken Weatherly). The film was directed by Andrew Davis.

How long is The Guardian?

The Guardian has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Guardian worth watching?

The Guardian holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 37. Fans of Action, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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