Lifeguard(1976)
Every girl's summer dream.
Lifeguard Synopsis
Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.
Lifeguard (1976) is a comedy and drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on July 23, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer and Parker Stevenson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Ron Koslow
- Producers:
- Ron Silverman
- Cinematographer:
- Ralph Woolsey
- Composer:
- Dale Menten
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Revenue:
- $5,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Lifeguard (1976) Trailer
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Lifeguard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Elliott
as Rick Carlson
Stephen Young
as Larry
Anne Archer
as Cathy
Parker Stevenson
as Chris Randall
Kathleen Quinlan
as Wendy
Sharon Clark
as Tina
- Steve Burns
Steve Burns
as Machine Gun
Lenka Peterson
as Mrs. Carlson
George D. Wallace
as Mr. Carlson
Paul Kent
as Jack Gilmore
- Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson
as Sandy
Beatrice Colen
as Judy
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Ron Koslow, produced by Ron Silverman.
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Lifeguard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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Lifeguard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lifeguard online?
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Lifeguard (1976) is available to stream on MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lifeguard?
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The main cast of Lifeguard (1976) includes Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer, Parker Stevenson and Kathleen Quinlan. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lifeguard released?
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Lifeguard was released on July 23, 1976 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Lifeguard worth watching?
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Lifeguard (1976) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lifeguard?
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Yes. The official Lifeguard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.