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The Guardian

2006 · Movie · 139 min
C

MEANRANK

65/100

Averaged across 12 ratings · 480.6K votes

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27–88 out of 100

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Lowest is Criticker on 27, highest is Google on 88. Critics average 45, everyone else 69.

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A legendary rescue swimmer with the Coast Guard, haunted by a past tragedy, is assigned to teach at the training school for new recruits. There, he encounters a proud, young swimming champion with a raw talent that is matched only by his arrogance. The veteran instructor must push the recruit to his limits, teaching him the true meaning of teamwork, sacrifice, and what it takes to become a hero who risks his life to save others.

Details

Director
Andrew Davis
Released
28 September 2006
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
139 min
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$95.0M

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