Guardian, The

2006

Appointed to teach at an elite Coast Guard school, legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall (Kevin Costner) is compelled to skillfully train and inspire cocky upstart Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher). Applying unorthodox coaching methods, Ben helps the young hotshot build his strength -- and character -- in this powerful tale of courage and endurance of the human spirit from director Andrew Davis.

When lives are on the line, sacrifice everything.

JBscale

Average

Film Detail

Genre

Action - Drama

Length

2 hrs. 19 mins.

US Theatrical Release

September 29, 2006

US Box Office

$54,983,983 (#1701 of 7435)

Global Office

$94,973,540 (#1735 of 4373)

Rating

PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned

Brief Strong Language, Intense Sequences of Action and Peril, Some Sensuality

Collection Detail

Edition

2-Disc [Blu-Ray + DVD]

Resolution | Digital Platform

Aspect Ratio

WS 1.85:1

Audio

English: DD 5.1

English: PCM 5.1

Studio

Disney/Buena Vista

Released

January 23, 2007

Acquired Date

September 14, 2013

Times Seen

1 Time

Last Watched

March 18, 2007

Actors

Kevin Costner

Ashton Kutcher

Sela Ward

Melissa Sagemiller

Clancy Brown

Omari Hardwick

Alex Daniels

Daniel J. Molthen

Andrew Schanno

Directors

Andrew Davis

Producers

Alan Marshall

Writers

Ron L. Brinkerhoff

Special Features

Commentaries

director Andrew Davis and writer Ron L. Brinkerhoff

Featurettes

Making Waves - The Making of The Guardian

Other

Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Unsung Heroes - Tribute to real-life Coast Guard rescuers

Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes

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User Reviews

Top Gun for the Coast Guard. Even though you know what's going to happen, because this is a rehash of the same 'ol plot, it's still an enjoyable film.
3.19.2007 by biglummox (6/10)

Ratings

JB Users

Good

37%

Tomatometer

149 votes

80%

Popcornmeter

13,003 votes

METASCORE

29 votes

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

100,099 votes