The Guardian (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, The Guardian is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 139 minutes. “How do you decide who lives or who dies?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Guardian stars Kevin Costner as Ben Randall, Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer, Sela Ward as Helen Randall and Melissa Sagemiller as Emily Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Guardian has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guardian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardian tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardian (2006)?
- In US, The Guardian is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guardian worth watching?
- The Guardian holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Guardian?
- The Guardian stars Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller and Dulé Hill.
- When was The Guardian released?
- The Guardian was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.