Lifeguard
1976, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
Every girl's summer dream.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 23 July 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Koslow
- Budget
- $900K
- Box office
- $5.4M
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How long is Lifeguard?
Lifeguard runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Lifeguard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lifeguard is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Lifeguard on?
Lifeguard isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lifeguard?
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Who directed Lifeguard?
Lifeguard (1976) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer.