The Lifeguard
“This Summer Growing Up is Optional”
Synopsis
Leigh, feeling unfulfilled, quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She takes a job as a lifeguard, regresses into adolescent behavior, and begins a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager, leading to consequences for everyone involved.
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The Lifeguard Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Kristen Bell Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-08
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Kristen Bell
Leigh
Mamie Gummer
Mel
Martin Starr
Todd
Joshua Harto
John
Alex Shaffer
Matt
David Lambert
Little Jason
Amy Madigan
Justine
Adam LeFevre
Hans
John Finn
Big Jason
Paulie Litt
Lumpy
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Raj
Carlos Velazquez
Marco
Lisa Ann Goldsmith
Matt's Mom
Cody Hartman
Sullen Teenager
Tom Kondilas
Officer Federici
Marty Landry
Drowning Boy
Joe Fishel
Pedestrian
Mike Landry
Officer Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liz W. Garcia
- Screenplay & Story
- Liz W. Garcia
- Original Score
- Fred Avril
- Original Title
- The Lifeguard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- La Pistola, Attic Light Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz W. Garcia
Liz W. Garcia
Fred Avril
John Peters
Jennifer Davidoff Cook, Elizabeth Kling
Chris Gilligan
Department Leadership Roster
Liz W. Garcia
Director
Liz W. Garcia
Writer
Jennifer Davidoff Cook
Editor
Elizabeth Kling
Editor
Chris Trujillo
Production Design
Kama K. Royz
Costume Design
Fred Avril
Original Music Composer
John Peters
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lifeguard
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What is The Lifeguard about?
Leigh, feeling unfulfilled, quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She takes a job as a lifeguard, regresses into adolescent behavior, and begins a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager, leading to consequences for everyone involved.
Who directed The Lifeguard?
The Lifeguard was directed by Liz W. Garcia.
Who stars in The Lifeguard?
The principal cast of The Lifeguard includes Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr, Joshua Harto, Alex Shaffer.
When was The Lifeguard released and how long is it?
The Lifeguard was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lifeguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lifeguard was composed by Fred Avril.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lifeguard?
The Lifeguard holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).