The Lifeguard
2013, English. Directed by Liz W. Garcia.
This Summer Growing Up is Optional
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Lifeguard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India.
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Details
- Released
- 30 August 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Liz W. Garcia
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The Lifeguard: quick answers
Is The Lifeguard worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 308 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lifeguard?
The Lifeguard runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Lifeguard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lifeguard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lifeguard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lifeguard is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lifeguard on?
The Lifeguard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lifeguard?
If you liked The Lifeguard, try Just Before I Go, Dan in Real Life, It's Kind of a Funny Story.
Who directed The Lifeguard?
The Lifeguard (2013) was directed by Liz W. Garcia and stars Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr.