The Guardian Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Guardian, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Guardian (2006) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. How do you decide who lives or who dies?
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Kevin Costner as Ben Randall; Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer; Sela Ward as Helen Randall; Melissa Sagemiller as Emily Thomas; Dulé Hill as Ken Weatherly; Bryce Cass as Manny; Omari Hardwick as Carl Billings; Clancy Brown as Capt. William Hadley
About The Guardian
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Guardian?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Guardian?
Kevin Costner as Ben Randall; Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer; Sela Ward as Helen Randall; Melissa Sagemiller as Emily Thomas; Dulé Hill as Ken Weatherly; Bryce Cass as Manny; Omari Hardwick as Carl Billings; Clancy Brown as Capt. William Hadley
Is this The Guardian guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



