The Guardian 2006
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ben Randall
as Jake Fischer
as Helen Randall
as Emily Thomas
as Ken Weatherly
as Manny
as Carl Billings
as Capt. William Hadley
as Jack Skinner
as Benny Partida
Director:
Writer:
Ron L. Brinkerhoff
Stars:
Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller, Dulé Hill, Bryce Cass, Omari Hardwick, Clancy Brown, Neal McDonough, Benny Ciaramello,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Drama
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
139 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Guardian
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Ben Randall
as Jake Fischer
as Helen Randall
as Emily Thomas
as Ken Weatherly
as Manny
as Carl Billings
as Capt. William Hadley
as Jack Skinner
as Benny Partida
as Cate Lindsey
as Danny Doran
as Damon Bennett
as Scott Reeves
as Travis Finely
as Navy Guy
as Capt. Frank Larson
as Camael
as Wild Bill
as Co-Pilot Wakefield
as Pilot Mitchell
as Benjamin Reyes
as Co-Pilot Antunez
as Julian Zankich
as Mitcheltree
as Mover #1
as Doctor #1
as Doctor #2
as Ops Commander
as Wickham
as Co-Pilot Krauss
as Ops Tech
as Whaley
as Swimmer Nelson
as Butch Flythe
as Robert Watson
as John Hall
as Johnell Lewis
as Executive Officer
as Billy Hodge
as Nick Zingaro
as Mitch Lyons
as Benny Partida
as Matt Stokes
as Matthew Bunch
as Tanica Treadwell
as Paul Metz
as Tilky Flint
as Megan Hyde
as Jacob Pavich
as Austin Vogel
as Mark Colby
as Pilot Victim
as Groom
as Waiter
as Jailer
as Maggie McGlone
as Guitar - Chicago Catz
as Navy Guy
as Cargo Crew
as Roger Cable
as Fishing Boat Captain
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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