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The Lifeguard

R20131h 38mLiz W. Garcia
IMDb 5.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 16% · Metacritic 34

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"This Summer Growing Up is Optional"

Leigh, feeling unfulfilled, quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She takes a job as a lifeguard, regresses into adolescent behavior, and begins a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager, leading to consequences for everyone involved.

DramaComedyRomance
New York CitySuicideHomeSwimming PoolMarijuanaReporterRelationshipChildhoodLifeguardValedictorian

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lifeguard (2013) about?

Leigh, feeling unfulfilled, quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She takes a job as a lifeguard, regresses into adolescent behavior, and begins a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager, leading to consequences for everyone involved.

Who stars in The Lifeguard?

The Lifeguard stars Kristen Bell (Leigh), Mamie Gummer (Mel), Martin Starr (Todd), Joshua Harto (John), Alex Shaffer (Matt). The film was directed by Liz W. Garcia.

How long is The Lifeguard?

The Lifeguard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Is The Lifeguard worth watching?

The Lifeguard holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 16. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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