The Guardian

2006 | 2h 19min | 7.1

Some rescues demand the highest price.

The Guardian
7.1

Overview

A former competitive swimmer arrives at Coast Guard rescue training carrying wounds that medals can't heal. There he meets Ben Randall, a grizzled instructor whose mastery of the water masks a deeper fracture. As the recruit pushes through brutal drills, their mentorship becomes a collision of stubbornness and wisdom, forcing both men to confront what it costs to save others when you can't save yourself.

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Details

  • Director Andrew Davis
  • Year2006
  • Runtime2h 19min
  • StatusReleased
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The Guardian

2006 | 2h 19min
Action | Adventure | Drama
★ 7.1
MOVIEVIA.COM
PACING
8.3
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
5.2
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
5.0
Light Dark
VISUALS
6.8
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
COAST GUARD • DEATH • DISASTER

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