The Guardian
"How do you decide who lives or who dies?"
Originally released in 2006. The Guardian is a action/drama film. directed by Andrew Davis. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, and Sela Ward
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,616 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$95M
9.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Costner
as Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
as Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
as Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
as Emily Thomas
Dulé Hill
as Ken Weatherly
Bryce Cass
as Manny
Omari Hardwick
as Carl Billings
Clancy Brown
as Capt. William Hadley
Neal McDonough
as Jack Skinner
Benny Ciaramello
as Benny Partida
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $94,973,540
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Beacon Pictures
- Contrafilm
- Firm Films
- Eyetronics
- A School Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guardian 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-sa...
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by Andrew Davis.
How long is The Guardian?
The Guardian has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was The Guardian released?
The Guardian was released on September 28, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Guardian?
The main cast of The Guardian includes Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller, Dulé Hill.
Is The Guardian worth watching?
The Guardian has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,616 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.