The Guardian Apr 2026

: Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), a veteran rescue swimmer, becomes an instructor after a tragic mission and mentors a cocky rookie, Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) [1, 4].

: A daily podcast that deep-dives into one major news event every day [2, 23]. The Guardian

: The title refers to a mythical figure that protects those lost at sea, a role Jake eventually fulfills [1]. : Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), a veteran rescue

: The opening scene was loosely based on a real 1981 helicopter crash near Kodiak, Alaska [9]. 🎭 Other Notable Stories : Ben Randall (Kevin Costner)