The Guardian

Directed by Andrew Davis
PG-13
2006    2h 19mAdventure, Action,
6.937%80%
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.

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Cast of The Guardian

  • Kevin CostnerBen Randall
  • Ashton KutcherJake Fischer
  • Sela WardHelen Randall
  • Melissa SagemillerEmily Thomas
  • Dulé HillKen Weatherly
  • Bryce CassManny
  • Omari HardwickCarl Billings
  • Clancy BrownCapt. William Hadley
  • Neal McDonoughJack Skinner
  • Benny CiaramelloBenny Partida
  • Shelby FennerCate Lindsey
  • Peter GailDanny Doran
  • Damon LipariDamon Bennett
  • Scott MuellerScott Reeves
  • Travis WillinghamTravis Finely
  • Eric NorrisNavy Guy
  • John HeardCapt. Frank Larson
  • Richard T. HenryCamael
  • Alex DanielsWild Bill
  • Daniel J. MolthenCo-Pilot Wakefield
  • Andrew SchannoPilot Mitchell
  • Adam PenaBenjamin Reyes
  • Joe ArquetteCo-Pilot Antunez
  • Gary BillburgJulian Zankich
  • Joshua MitcheltreeMitcheltree
  • Rusty TennantMover #1
  • James BarnesDoctor #1
  • Stephanie BarnesDoctor #2
  • Andrea MartynowskiOps Commander
  • Ron FienWickham
  • Nevada SmithCo-Pilot Krauss
  • Jay BinghamOps Tech
  • Keith SweitzerWhaley
  • Shane WalkerSwimmer Nelson
  • Joseph BlytheButch Flythe
  • Robert E. WatsonRobert Watson
  • John F. HallJohn Hall
  • Johnell GaineyJohnell Lewis
  • Jeff LoftusExecutive Officer
  • Brian GeraghtyBilly Hodge
  • Michael RadyNick Zingaro
  • Brian Patrick WadeMitch Lyons
  • El RazielBenny Partida
  • Matt LaubMatt Stokes
  • Matthew L. RuckerMatthew Bunch
  • Tanica JamisonTanica Treadwell
  • Paul WallacePaul Metz
  • Tilky JonesTilky Flint
  • Megan MelgaardMegan Hyde
  • Jacob StevensJacob Pavich
  • Austin LashAustin Vogel
  • Mark GangloffMark Colby
  • Gregory J. BarnettPilot Victim
  • Kenny G. KraussGroom
  • Gioacchino BruciaWaiter
  • J.D. EvermoreJailer
  • Bonnie BramlettMaggie McGlone
  • Richard DavisGuitar - Chicago Catz
  • Brandon MolaleNavy Guy
  • Thomas Rosales Jr.Cargo Crew
  • Roger EdwardsRoger Cable
  • Conrad E. PalmisanoFishing Boat Captain
  • Ray DonnWedding Guest (uncredited)
  • Andrew DavisDirector
  • Ron L. BrinkerhoffWriter
  • Beau FlynnProducer
  • Tripp VinsonProducer

The Guardian Ratings & Reviews

  • faizannabiApril 3, 2025
    One of the greatest movies and underrated.
  • mickerdooJuly 11, 2025
    Kind of predictable but still a pretty heroic portrayal of an outrageously courageous occupation. Costner is the man.
  • Ben SzymanskiJanuary 12, 2025
    The ending was just a little too cheesy, while refusing the fan service (come on, just give it to us!). A fun flick about military life and the USCGs AST rating. Only thing missing was busting some narco subs.

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