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The Guardian

2006Movie2 h 19 minPG-13

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic537.0Rotten Tomatoes37%80%

A deeply moving, wholesome action movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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  • Inspirational Military Drama
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  • Mentorship & Discipline
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Swimming & Athletics
  • Redemption Arc
  • Heartwarming
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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Davis
Written by
Ron L. Brinkerhoff
Produced by
Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Facts

September 28, 2006 · 2 h 19 min · PG-13

Released
September 28, 2006
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$95 million
Available in
60 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guardian?"

Questions about The Guardian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guardian?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Guardian is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Guardian worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Guardian okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Guardian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Guardian a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$95 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 9.5 times its budget.