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The Guardian

Action • Adventure • Drama • 2006 • 2h 19m

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RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME2h 19m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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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Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

Director

Andrew Davis

Original Language

EN

🎭 Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin CostnerBen Randall

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton KutcherJake Fischer

Sela Ward

Sela WardHelen Randall

Melissa Sagemiller

Melissa SagemillerEmily Thomas

Dulé Hill

Dulé HillKen Weatherly

Bryce Cass

Bryce CassManny

Omari Hardwick

Omari HardwickCarl Billings

Clancy Brown

Clancy BrownCapt. William Hadley

Neal McDonough

Neal McDonoughJack Skinner

B

Benny CiaramelloBenny Partida

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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.
When was The Guardian released?: The Guardian was released on September 28, 2006.
How long is The Guardian?: The Guardian has a runtime of 2h 19m.
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