The Lifeguard (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, The Lifeguard is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Liz W. Garcia, running about 98 minutes. “This Summer Growing Up is Optional” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former valedictorian quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She gets work as a lifeguard and starts a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager.
Who’s in it. The Lifeguard stars Kristen Bell as Leigh, Mamie Gummer as Mel, Martin Starr as Todd and Joshua Harto as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Lifeguard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lifeguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lifeguard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lifeguard (2013)?
- In US, The Lifeguard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lifeguard worth watching?
- The Lifeguard holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lifeguard?
- The Lifeguard stars Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr, Joshua Harto and Alex Shaffer.
- When was The Lifeguard released?
- The Lifeguard was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.