# The Guardian (2006)

> A traumatized Coast Guard rescue swimmer forges a cocky young recruit into a disciplined lifesaver while trying to reclaim his own purpose.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2679

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Andrew Davis
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller, Dulé Hill, Bryce Cass, Omari Hardwick, Clancy Brown
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406816/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, heroic, somber, action movie night, maritime adventure viewing

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