The Guardian

2006 • 139 minutes
4.7
621 reviews
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher star in THE GUARDIAN, the powerful, action-packed drama that takes you inside the never-before-seen world of the elite Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Reeling with grief in the wake of a mission gone tragically wrong, legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall (Costner) is given a mission he doesn't want — training raw recruits. Once there, he knocks heads with cocky Jake Fischer (Kutcher), a swimming champ driven by a painful secret, who's more interested in breaking Ben's records than saving lives. But Ben also sees Jake has what it takes to be the best of the best. Filled with spectacular rescues in the lethal waters of the Bering Sea, THE GUARDIAN is a riveting and compelling story that dives straight into the heart and soul of real heroes, the unsung guardians of the sea.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.7
621 reviews
Seth Sutton
August 15, 2017
This is an AMAZING movie it tells a wonderful story. This is my all time favorite movie. It has inspired me to want to be in the Coast guard and help save lives. I don't know how it did that bad on rotten tomatoes. I highly recommend this movie to everyone.
Simplecop Carlton
March 18, 2014
I was in the uscg for several years. I lived this life, but not from the planes, from the boats, ships, and shore. I have a number just like Senior Chief Randell. This movie brought back GREAT memories and other memories I would rather not have. By the end of the movie I was in tears. For those who respect the USCG...thank you. To those that don't, I still want to thank you also. All of you are people of our nation. It was my pleasure to serve in this elite service, and to protect the people of our nation.
Regina Bennett
January 11, 2016
Loved this movie. Costner and Kutcher at their very best. Definitely NOT a Kutcher fan but loved him in this movie. Maybe Costner carried him a bit but then too, it doesn't get any better than Kevin Costner. The ending is a hard tear jerker. Chick flick towards the end. Sorry fellas. Still very worth watching.