Lifeguard

Directed by Daniel Petrie
PG
1976    1h 36mComedy, Drama,
6.653%71%
Rick, still in his 30's, works full-time as a lifeguard on the beaches of Los Angeles. When he meets his divorced high school girlfriend and her five-year-old son after fifteen years, he considers switching to a more "serious" job.

Cast of Lifeguard

  • Sam ElliottRick Carlson
  • Stephen YoungLarry
  • Anne ArcherCathy
  • Parker StevensonChris Randall
  • Kathleen QuinlanWendy
  • Sharon ClarkTina
  • Steve BurnsMachine Gun
  • Lenka PetersonMrs. Carlson
  • George D. WallaceMr. Carlson
  • Paul KentJack Gilmore
  • Susan AndersonSandy
  • Beatrice ColenJudy
  • Linda GillenDell
  • Jody GilbertWoman
  • Russ MarinVoyeur
  • Allan GruenerMr. Reisman
  • James BeachDrunk
  • James D. GrahamCompetition Announcer
  • Oaky MillerClass President
  • Larry MitchellPete
  • David McKnightBill Winkler
  • Eric HinesDavid
  • William JoyceLifeguard Captain
  • Peter CanonSwimmer
  • Christian HarenGuy
  • Mark HallBobby
  • Scott LichtigKenny
  • Mary BettenMarvin's Wife
  • Phyllis BensonWoman on Beach
  • Sari PriceWoman on Beach
  • James Van PattenSurfer
  • Scott WadaSurfer
  • Marc SayerTough
  • John MeyersTough
  • Marc WintersUDT
  • Vivian BrownGallery Assistant
  • Sam KwasmanBeach Comic
  • Louise GoldingNorma
  • Pedro MartínezPhotographer
  • Daniel PetrieDirector
  • Ron KoslowWriter
  • Ron SilvermanProducer

Lifeguard Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 22, 2025
    "Lifeguard" explores the journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a lifeguard reevaluates his life decisions. The film focuses on character development rather than pace, and the narrative is compellingly delivered, though it could be more interesting.
  • Ray HopkinFebruary 27, 2025
    A very languid and earnest movie that relies on the acting and presence of Sam Elliott to shoulder the responsibility of the movie. And he does so with ease. He makes the movie so watchable, with his easy going charm, that you can't help but be swept up in the laid back character and story. Really enjoyable!

 

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