The Guardian
- Original title
- The Guardian
- Year
- 2006
- Running time
- 136 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Kevin Costner
- Ashton Kutcher
- Sela Ward
- Melissa Sagemiller
- Clancy Brown
- Omari Hardwick
- Bonnie Bramlett
- Neal McDonough
- John Heard
- Brian Geraghty
- Alex Daniels
- Shelby Fenner
- Adam Pena
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Adventure. Action. Drama | Sea Adventures. Army. Education
- Synopsis
- After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), is sent to teach at "A" School, an elite training program for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the program upside down with his unorthodox training methods. While there, he encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mold Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer. Upon graduation, Jake follows Randall to Kodiak, Alaska, where they face the inherent dangers of the Bering Sea. In his initial solo rescue, Jake learns firsthand from Randall, the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice, echoing the Swimmer's motto..."So Others May Live!".
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- Awards
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2006: Satellite Awards: nominated to Original Song.
- Critics' reviews
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"That the film doesn't rise above the formulaic is a particular disappointment as these stunningly brave Rescue Swimmers deserve a film as daring as they are."
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"Tries tremendously hard to win audiences over with manly derring-do, exciting action, and impossible-obstacles-overcome uplift. And it's undeniably compelling for minutes at a time"
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"There's nothing in The Guardian that audiences haven't previously been exposed to ad nauseam"
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"The kind of inspirational movie that Hollywood made about the Army, Navy and Marines during World War II. Now, with inspiration in short supply, it's the Coast Guard's turn."
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 82 My Top 10 Movies from 2006 (28)
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