The Guardian (2006)

6.9PG-13139 minDirector: Andrew Davis

2006 film by Andrew Davis

The Guardian is a 2006 American action-adventure drama film directed by Andrew Davis. The film stars Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher. The title of the film refers to a legendary figure within the film which protects people lost at sea: "the Guardian". The film focuses on the United States Coast Guard and their Aviation Survival Technician program. The Guardian was released by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution on September 29, 2006. The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and grossed $95 million against a $70 million budget.

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What is The Guardian about?
The Guardian (2006) — Ben Randall is a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. When his crew is killed in an accident and his marriage ends, his commander tells him he wants Randall to go to the US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer "A" School to train other rescue swimmers. He encounters a guy named Jake who's a little
Is The Guardian based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Guardian scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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