The Guardian
“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”
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.
Where to watch The Guardian in United States
YouTube TV
Philo
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Guardian there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Guardian streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Guardian
The Guardian is a 2006 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Andrew Davis. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo.
The Guardian was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, and Contrafilm and made in United States of America. It was released on September 28, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $95 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Writers
- Ron L. Brinkerhoff
- Release date
- September 28, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $95 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Contrafilm
The Guardian cast & crew
The Guardian was directed by Andrew Davis and written by Ron L. Brinkerhoff.
The cast features Kevin Costner as Ben Randall, Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer, Sela Ward as Helen Randall, Melissa Sagemiller as Emily Thomas, Dulé Hill as Ken Weatherly, and Bryce Cass as Manny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Stephen St. John, and it was produced by Tripp Vinson and Beau Flynn.
Is The Guardian worth watching?
The Guardian holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,683 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, The Guardian is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Guardian
In United States, you can stream The Guardian on YouTube TV and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Guardian
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
The Guardian — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Guardian in United States?
The Guardian is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo in United States.
▸Is The Guardian on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Guardian is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Guardian in?
The Guardian is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Guardian?
The Guardian runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is The Guardian rated?
The Guardian is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,683 ratings.
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