The Guardian
September 2006
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Stephanie Zacharek
Kutcher and Costner have a kind of visual chemistry that's just as elusive as the other kind. And the connection and contrast between them remind us that Hollywood isn't as forgiving of older male actors as we like to think.
Scott Bowles
Kutcher may soon be ready to anchor a Hollywood sea voyage. But for now, he's still a touch out of his depth.
Geoff Pevere
The Guardian does the job required: nothing more, nothing less, and nothing fancy.
Tom Keogh
Little about The Guardian will surprise anyone from one scene to the next, though the ride is hardly unpleasant and the story is generous in scope.
Mick LaSalle
The Guardian has the feel of a Sunday feature in a newspaper more than a drama.
Steven Rea
Costner is suitably Costneresque -- that is, low-key, stoic, and capable of a wry turn here or there.
Critic reviews
Stephanie Zacharek
Kutcher and Costner have a kind of visual chemistry that's just as elusive as the other kind. And the connection and contrast between them remind us that Hollywood isn't as forgiving of older male actors as we like to think.
Scott Bowles
Kutcher may soon be ready to anchor a Hollywood sea voyage. But for now, he's still a touch out of his depth.
Geoff Pevere
The Guardian does the job required: nothing more, nothing less, and nothing fancy.
Tom Keogh
Little about The Guardian will surprise anyone from one scene to the next, though the ride is hardly unpleasant and the story is generous in scope.
Mick LaSalle
The Guardian has the feel of a Sunday feature in a newspaper more than a drama.
Steven Rea
Costner is suitably Costneresque -- that is, low-key, stoic, and capable of a wry turn here or there.
Roger Moore
A workmanlike story, an unusual setting, a game cast and a righteous message kind of get lost in the film's excesses. And an imbalance in the leads hampers this by-the-book service-academy drama.
User reviews
Don't work for me.. Some reason with my new DROID RAZR it won't fetch the license. I'm sure the movie is fine bit I would like to watch it. Lol. From the reviews it looks as if it works for others though.

Great movie I was in the uscg for several years. I lived this life, but not from the planes, from the boats, ships, and shore. I have a number just like Senior Chief Randell. This movie brought back GREAT memories and other memories I would rather not have. By the end of the movie I was in tears. For those who respect the USCG...thank you. To those that don't, I still want to thank you also. All of you are people of our nation. It was my pleasure to serve in this elite service, and to protect the people of our nation.
Excellent Movie The only movie where Ashton Kutcher is serious; it's quite good.
I love this movie I'm not a real fan of the uscg but yea this movie rocks hard
Cast and credits
Actors | Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Neal McDonough, Melissa Sagemiller, Clancy Brown, Sela Ward |
Producers | Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson |
Director | Andrew Davis |
Writers | Ron L. Brinkerhoff |
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Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 72 hours.
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Run time
139 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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