Lifeguard (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Lifeguard is a comedy and drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.
Who’s in it. Lifeguard stars Sam Elliott as Rick Carlson, Stephen Young as Larry, Anne Archer as Cathy and Parker Stevenson as Chris Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lifeguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifeguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifeguard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lifeguard (1976)?
- In US, Lifeguard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lifeguard worth watching?
- Lifeguard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lifeguard?
- Lifeguard stars Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer, Parker Stevenson and Kathleen Quinlan.
- When was Lifeguard released?
- Lifeguard was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.