The Guardian
PG-13“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”
2006·139 min·Released
Studio: A School Productions, Beacon Pictures, Contrafilm, Eyetronics, Firm Films, Touchstone Pictures
7.1TMDb
6.9IMDb
37%RT
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Theatrical Sep 28, 2006
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USA · English · USA
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorAndrew Davis
WriterRon L. Brinkerhoff
Cast
Kevin Costner
Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
Emily Thomas
Dulé Hill
Ken Weatherly
Bryce Cass
Manny
Omari Hardwick
Carl Billings
Clancy Brown
Capt. William Hadley
Neal McDonough
Jack Skinner
Benny Ciaramello
Benny Partida
Shelby Fenner
Cate Lindsey
Peter Gail
Danny Doran
Damon Lipari
Damon Bennett
Scott Mueller
Scott Reeves
Travis Willingham
Travis Finely
Eric Norris
Navy Guy
John Heard
Capt. Frank Larson
Richard T. Henry
Camael
Alex Daniels
Wild Bill
Daniel J. Molthen
Co-Pilot Wakefield
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Keywords
rescueoceancoast guarddisasterdeath
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$95M
TMDb Votes
1,661
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026