The Guardian (2006) - Financial Information

Synopsis

Legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall becomes the sole survivor of a deadly crash at the height of a massive storm. In the wake of the accident, he is sent against his will to teach at "A" School - the elite training program that turns arrogant young recruits into the best and bravest of Rescue Swimmers. Reeling with grief and regret, Ben throws himself into teaching the only way he knows how, turning the entire program upside down with his unconventional, out-of-the-box training methods. But Ben understands exactly what's at stake - he knows that his students will one day have to make tough decisions between who dies and who lives. When he knocks heads with the cocky swimming champ, Jake Fischer, Ben sees someone with what it takes to be the best of the best - if only he can combine his raw talent with the heart and dedication necessary and avoid the mistakes that Ben himself has made. Heading out on his first treacherous mission to the fierce, turbulent waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, Jake will have to put all that he’s learned into action as he discovers just what it means to truly risk everything.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:	$18,006,064 (32.7% of total gross)
Legs:	3.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:	57.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:	$70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:	3,241 opening theaters/3,241 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO	$94,989,715

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases:	September 29th, 2006 (Wide) by Walt Disney
Video Release:	January 23rd, 2007 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality
Running Time:	139 minutes
Comparisons:	vs. Annapolis Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords:	Action Adventure, Search and Rescue, Plane Crash, Survivor Guilt, Lone Survivor, Death of a Mentor, Car Accident
Source:	Original Screenplay
Genre:	Action
Production Method:	Live Action
Creative Type:	Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies:	Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures, Contrafilm, Firm Films
Production Countries:	United States
Languages:	English

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February 18th, 2007

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December 11th, 2006

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November 19th, 2006

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November 12th, 2006

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November 5th, 2006

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October 22nd, 2006

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October 10th, 2006

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October 6th, 2006

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October 3rd, 2006

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