The Guardian Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

An immature young man (Ashton Kutcher) enlists in the Coast Guard, where he bonds with a legendary rescue swimmer (Kevin Costner) who teaches his rebellious protégé the meaning of sacrifice.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), is sent to teach at "A" School, an elite training program for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the program upside down with his unorthodox training methods.

While there, he encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mold Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer.

Upon graduation, Jake follows Randall to Kodiak, Alaska, where they face the inherent dangers of the Bering Sea. In his initial solo rescue, Jake learns firsthand from Randall, the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice, echoing the Swimmer's motto..."So Others May Live!"

Drama

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Guardian.

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  Ashton Kutcher

  Bobby, Valentine's Day

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  Kevin Costner

  Horizon, Horizon: An American Saga

• M
  Melissa Sagemiller

  Mr. Woodcock, The Clearing

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  Sela Ward

  Independence Day Resurgence, The Day After Tomorrow

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  Neal McDonough

  Homestead, The Last Rodeo

Crew Behind the Film

The The Guardian behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Ron Brinkerhoff last wrote Riot and Fort Knox.

Director

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Screenwriter

Ron Brinkerhoff

Producers

Beau Flynn
Tripp Vinson

Production Details

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Key Facts

• The film documents the intensive training process of US Coast Guard rescue swimmers and their personal and physical sacrifices required of the job.

Production Updates for The Guardian

Dec 2004

Completed

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