The Guardian
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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Frequently asked questions about The Guardian
Where can I watch The Guardian in the United States?
The Guardian is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Guardian?
The Guardian scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The Guardian stars Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller, and Dulé Hill. Andrew Davis is the director.
How long is The Guardian?
The Guardian runs 2h 19m (139 minutes).
When did The Guardian come out?
The Guardian was released on September 28, 2006.
Which studio made The Guardian?
The Guardian was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, and Contrafilm in the United States.
What was the budget for The Guardian?
The Guardian was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did The Guardian make at the box office?
The Guardian grossed $94,973,540 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.