The Guardian
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.
Release Year
2006
Runtime
139 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Story Snapshot
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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The Guardian is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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