
The Guardian
2006, Drama/Action, 2h 19m
150 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
The Coast Guard gets its chance for a heroic movie tribute, but The Guardian does it no justice, borrowing cliche after cliche from other (and better) military branch movies. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer (Kevin Costner), who still mourns losing his crew in a fatal accident, copes by dedicating his life to training new recruits, so when he meets swimming champion Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), he molds the cocky young man into his protege and takes him on a mission in the dangerous waters of the Bering Strait.
Cast & Crew
Kevin Costner
Ben Randall
Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
Jake Fischer
Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
Helen Randall
Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
Emily Thomas
Emily Thomas
Clancy Brown
Capt. William Hadley
Capt. William Hadley
Dulé Hill
Ken Weatherly
Ken Weatherly
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Critic Reviews for The Guardian
Audience Reviews for The Guardian
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Aug 25, 2012There is nothing special and falls into the common and predictable, but it is entertaining, a little touching, with an ending that redeems the whole movieRodrigo R Super Reviewer
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Jan 10, 2012Although very similar to An Officer and a Gentleman the subject matter and performances make it entertaining enough.Jonny C Super Reviewer
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Jun 27, 2011Highly entertaining. Watching the development of the two main characters is unique and the rescue scenes are intense. Just a little too long.Kevin M Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2010I actually liked this movie a lot, I didnt think it was this good.Andreia C Super Reviewer
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