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Lifeguard

1976Movie1 h 36 minPG

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Written by: Ron Koslow
Produced by: Ron Silverman
Music by: Dale Menten

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July 23, 1976 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released: July 23, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $900,000
Box office: $5 million
Available in: 29 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lifeguard?"

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Where can I stream Lifeguard?

In the United States, Lifeguard streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Lifeguard worth watching?

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (54).

Is Lifeguard okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lifeguard make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Lifeguard good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.