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The Guardian

7.120062h 19m12AMovieActionDrama

A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.

DirectorAndrew Davis
WriterRon L. Brinkerhoff
ProducersPeter Macgregor-Scott·Beau Flynn

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Andrew Davis

KCKevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Ben Randall
AKAshton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher
Jake Fischer
SWSela Ward
Sela Ward
Helen Randall
MSMelissa Sagemiller
Melissa Sagemiller
Emily Thomas
DHDulé Hill
Dulé Hill
Ken Weatherly
BCBryce Cass
Bryce Cass
Manny
OHOmari Hardwick
Omari Hardwick
Carl Billings
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Capt. William Hadley
NMNeal McDonough
Neal McDonough
Jack Skinner
BC
Benny Ciaramello
Benny Partida
SFShelby Fenner
Shelby Fenner
Cate Lindsey
PG
Peter Gail
Danny Doran

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The Guardian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Guardian?

The Guardian is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Guardian on Netflix?

No, The Guardian is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Guardian on Amazon Prime Video?

The Guardian isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Guardian for free?

The Guardian is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.