The Guardian - Ending Clip

Clip from The Guardian. It is personally one if not my favorite part in a movie.

[@takefrom2]

-I Won't let go -I know... when men cry...

[@wayfarerchase7102]

True

[@bizzy24100]

yup Randall taught his protégé well but morally chose 2 sacrifice himself so Jake could carry on his legacy, sometimes sacrifices have 2 happen hard part of any dangerous job.

[@yodatcht1321]

Dude seriously. That ending teared me up.

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

As a railroad worker, I helped save a man's life. He fell 90 feet off of a train trestle. He was badly hurt. As the train Conductor, I helped with using the train I work on as an emergency medevac, until myself and a few other coworkers could get him to an ambulance waiting at the train depot. I was the Conductor in charge of the shift that night, and it was my sole decision and quick thinking that a fellow man's life needed saving that night. I risked my life to help save his life. He lived, and I'm proud that myself and a few others helped to save his life. He was a homeless, mental, deranged drunk man. He went to jail. My train crew that night doubted my decisions, but I said to them that saving a man's life comes first. I hope the man is well now. We told him that he hung on until help arrived. My coworkers and I were his Guardian that night.

[@misswinnie4.8]

@@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos I'm not crying, you are😭

[@devotearchetype]

This movie is one of the things that made me become a rescue swimmer in the NAVY. One of the greatest movies ever.

[@Jonathan-om1wq]

Respect. Best officer I ever knew was a prior Navy rescue swimmer.

[@ThothTheAtlanteanK]

Is this film really that good?

[@1-501Infantry]

Thank you for your service

[@ItsTheGoodStuff28]

🫡

[@eddycollects5123]

​@@ThothTheAtlanteanKIn my opinion I would say yes. Im sure the records, recognition,ect the navy swimmers are proud of but after seeing this it basically shows that all of that did not matter to them.Only record(mission/priority) they cared about was saving every life possible when going out on rescues.

[@schmoxay]

" no he was there, he was with me the whole time he said he will hold on till help arrived, he never let go." that quote always makes me cry

[@buttruckers5875]

Why? Obviously it is a prank. These fuckers put themselves through worst in training. Pretty sure the guy wasn’t in real danger

[@toddallen7467]

Me too 😊🙏❤️

[@Coastiestevie]

Same here

[@dakotawinters31]

😭

[@fyahwerks]

I thought I was the only one.

[@slimthugga34]

"I won't let go!" "I know..." This is one of the best lines in the whole movie. The irony of it is that, that is what Senior Chief Randall did at one point and the only record Fischer couldn't break. It also symbolizes everything Jake said he would do. It finally let the viewers know that Senior Chief Randall really did believe Jake would save his life if needed. Fantastic movie.

[@harryjohnson8371]

Cheers Geoff

[@whoguardstheguardians7848]

Truth

[@kgizzle92]

This moment also absolved Jake of his guilt...you can do all you can to save people and still lose them...it’s not your fault!

[@anantgautam2485]

I still watch this movie after so many years

[@jacobwilson1809]

I love this movie... but that cable scene is such bs lol. Cable doesn’t rip like that and still do it’s job no matter how many people are on it. Can’t loose that many strands. Jesus Hollywood.

[@ethanmitchell7479]

“The essence of a hero is that he may lay down his life so that others may live.............”

[@colleenross8752]

No greater love than that

[@autoleaderexpo6405]

But once life ends it ends it is not like you have 3hearts in game.

[@sherlina8765]

Jesus♥️

[@williambain2646]

Dying doesn’t make you a hero. All of us who do jobs like this have more in common with garbage men than anything else. We just have another kind of job that the average person doesn’t want to do. Just that simple.

[@cassandrabell6256]

😞🌈💌💔💯🌠🤍🌹☹💯

[@TheKickass227]

Hearing "Lost Swimmer, Lost Swimmer" gets to me every time

[@darbybaird7275]

I also love that the guy in the helicopter was screaming "I can't lose two! I can't"

[@Snoopedboi]

The way the pilot just looks away and closes his eyes. They knew he was gone. They knew he wasn’t going to come back up. Not from that height.

[@ryanmitulski6249]

The look on the pilots face when he KNOWS Randall is dead is heartbreaking!

[@alexstead334]

Seeing his friend go down got me, knowing that the person was also about to leave to move on with his life for it to end in this way. I watched this in a tent in Weymouth and had the Coast car flying over at the time looking for someone felt quite eerie

[@frenchchicken2799]

It was also the look of, why did I ask him to go, its guilt because he told him he needs another rescuer. That's what kept replaying in my mind when this scene happened.

[@OHS24]

I'm not a big Ashton Kutcher fan, but this scene made me gain a lot of respect for him. This guy can act.

[@Ranger215able]

Moreover, he contacted other coast guard swimmers months before production began to train with them. He was dedicated to this role.

[@count_bodies_like_sheep9296]

Can we all give a thumbs up to Aston Kutcher’s acting. His reaction to Ben Randall falling gets the tears rolling everytime. A young man who just watched his friend/mentor sacrifice himself and frantically hoping he can save him only to realize he can’t. Solid acting.

[@Shebeast3]

he was perfect for this role absolutely knocked it out the park

[@luatala8008]

Unfortunately he comes across as too crass otherwise he would have been on same par getting roles as with DiCaprio.

[@Mellowhype503]

Watch butterfly effect too! Another master class by him

[@coreybegay1755]

Hearing him calling, "Seniorrrr!" "Seniorrrr!" lower me down..! you gotta lower me down!. Knewing he would bring him back.

[@spartansxoxo8088]

Corey Begay ya and he yells towards him saying no!!! 💕 I can't lose two 😭😭😭💔💔

[@angelita2251]

Thank you Coast Guard for all the sacrifices that you make and risks that you take!

[@Nickanoai99]

same thank us coast guard

[@NeboroGames]

You're welcome.

[@SlashinatorZ]

In a way they can be considered one of the most respected parts of the military, that even the type of radical hippies who spit on Nam veterans can respect. While the other branches are controversial for being the footsoldiers in offensive wars from Vietnam to Iraq, the Coast Guard does nothing but rescue people.

[@USNVA11]

Darth Vegeta - Actually they can be mobilized as an offensive force in times of war, such as WW2 and Vietnam. In those situations they will come under control of the Department of the Navy.

[@USNVA11]

West Virginia boy - Of course I know what their main function is. I was just making a factual statement about how the CG is mobilized in times of war. They also perform law enforcement functions in regards to U.S. maritime sovereignty and drug/contraband interdiction. They are definitely a multi role organization.

[@mikestanberry]

I always lose it when costner says "I know" :( (wiping drops of tears from my face)

[@unclefester9113]

you and many men like you. ..... Its an amazing movie..... Portraying amazing hero's of our day. Every men needs men like these.

[@SlashinatorZ]

I rewatched it last year & felt the same way I did when Avdol, Iggy, & Kakyoin's deaths premiered on Toonami.

[@justinexavier5170]

What's the score where randall lets go?

[@brittanyj.8042]

@@justinexavier5170 The Guardian Suite by Trevor Rabin

[@unclefester9113]

every time. Amazing Movie.

[@megatitan3858]

"He is a Fisher amongst men....he is The Guardian".....tears rolling down in November 2019

[@walterdenny8143]

Same here, fuck and I'm at work watching it too.

[@jordansweda5958]

Still watching in 2022

[@chadwellington2524]

fisher of men not amongst

[@Mario-us7ds]

_"I know."_ That one line got stuck in my head ever since the first time I watched this.

[@elementle]

Man tears were shed during this scene.

[@Oi325]

Alex Affat damn straight

[@ghilliedu25]

This is the best movie I've ever seen... "He's known as the Guardian"... Respect to all the members of the USCG!!!

[@johnvc8308]

This movie is 10 years old this year... I still remember the day I saw this in theaters with my mom and step dad. I didn't want to see it at all and then while I was watching it I fell in love with it. I remember jumping out of my seat during this seat and being like "Senior can not die!!!!" seriously this movie is so underrated. This ending is amazing, and makes the movie even more amazing.

[@CCD2938]

That's so crazy cause I was much younger and didn't want to go see the movie at all but I was so glad I saw it by the time it was over. Even bought it on iTunes a couple of years later.

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

I got to see the premiere of The Guardian at the movie theater in Astoria, Oregon, with many Coast Guardsmen of the USCG Sector Columbia River in attendance.

[@walterdenny8143]

Didn't see it in theatres but this was the first Blu Ray dvd my dad bought for the new player, and we watched it together in our living room and god i cried so hard and he did too, he's RCMP and I've rarely seen the man cry, which just made me cry harder.

[@TheKappybook]

John VC loved the movie!!!!

[@nightdivination89]

Now it’s 15

[@rcslyman8929]

The hoist operator. "If I do, you don't come back! I can't! I can't lose two."

[@ramlonghorn6237]

As an ex-Coastie, I loved watching this movie. Loved seeing the uniforms and the orange in HD before my eyes in film. Not glamoured up, like real life. SCPO Randalls truck. Basic and real. Jeans, t shirts. Old furniture. He loved his chair. The score totally captured the CG vibe all the way. Ashton was a warrior having trained for this film. Many of the Coasties in the background were actual Coasties. Im glad this movie was made and wish others are made in the future.

[@natthenarnian]

This scene was so sad!! =( "He said he'd hold on until help arrive...he never let go." I believe that guy.

[@Snoopedboi]

I have never cried so hard in my life than watching this movie scene. I will always cry. No matter what.

[@akhileshsoorada6575]

I agree with you, its the same for me 🤍🤝

[@rodridav94]

I love this scene, mainly in particular that Senior Chief told the class earlier in the movie that they would have to decide who lives and who dies. Chief made his decision to save Fischer at the cost of his own. Man tears every time.

[@chrisherman18]

David Rodriguez in the alternate ending they both make it. They were so close to the bird that he could’ve hold on a little longer

[@rhsaputro4793]

@@chrisherman18 yeah, this one, right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHulpGxqm8SXbKs

[@Pennsylvania1223]

Yeah

[@tobiasfrost86]

I did as well

[@BrittMonkey]

1:14 when Costner looks directly into his eyes while Kutcher begs...it's just heart breaking because you know what he's gonna do. He's hearing...but he's not listening. His mind is made up.

[@hendrikadutch6063]

I always cry so hard at this! EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@DwightKoh93]

So others may live.

[@ronanmacruaidhri2509]

Thats the Irish coast guard’s motto

[@abhishekjee919]

So others may live. Amen.

[@Loki1701e]

"You can go out, but you have to come back."

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

@@Loki1701e That's my motto I say every day when I head off to work every day for the railroad. It's a dangerous job. I'm lucky that I've survived a lot of the shifts I've worked. I've lost quite a few of my railroad brothers, including a few in the line of duty. My best friend died a few years ago. He committed suicide, believed to have ended his life by a train. He was invested in the hobby that I have, and he wanted to follow me in my career path, but unfortunately that never happened. It hurts me every time I think of him that he chose to go the way he did. He literally may have given his life to the railroad. I miss him a lot.

[@1Wessman]

Can you lay your life down, so a stranger can live? Can you take what you need, but take less than you give? Could you close every day, without the glory and fame? Could you hold your head high, when no one knows your name? That's how legends are made, at least that's what they say.

[@MultiWarrior54]

when costner say's i know. omg it send's chills up my spine

[@alexandermonroe5411]

He never let go that’s when he realized his friend was okay 😭😭

[@jumpman-fj3hz]

This is the only scene that made me cry not gonna lie

[@unclefester9113]

Its been a very long time since I've seen this clip. Few scenes in any movie can so completely shatter me emotionally as this scene. Heroism and self sacrifice to save another's life. Swimmers in this capacity are some of the strongest bravest and most noble men that I'm aware of.

[@1notgilty]

GOD BLESS THE HEROES OF THE COAST GUARD. "I WON'T LET GO!"

[@luistrejo8944]

And God bless America 😢😭😂🇺🇸💖🖒

[@theraddan6410]

This movie is one of my personal favorites I cry every time I see the ending

[@courtneymoulton741]

I can’t get through the end of this movie without crying. No matter how many times I watch this.

[@Frihama]

"So others may live" "He never let go..." Tears are falling :') This is the best movie ever

[@Panther592]

"I won't let go" The last record Jake had to break! Senior relized his work was done! The next generation had been born.

[@sammysam2615]

Thank you to all Rescue Swimmers. You're appreciated until you're needed and all those whom you have thank you. Angel's of the sea

[@CutiePie1018195]

I've watched this movie about 20 times,and STILL cry when this scene comes up. It's so sad how Jake clings onto him and promises "I won't let go". The ending speech made me cry even worse."He's the fisher of all men.The last hope for all those who have been left behind.He is known as The Guardian."

[@Oregonav8r]

I can never seem to watch this movie's ending without choking up and getting tears in my eyes. Even though its only a movie, it sends a powerful message, and he did the bravest thing someone can possibly do, giving their own life so that another may live.

[@Jonathan_Davis66]

My wife saw this for the first time and this scene brought the flood gate of tears.

[@JH-di3nu]

Fantastic movie. Ben and Ashton killed it in this one. One of the few movies I can watch over and over again and thoroughly enjoy

[@stellazhou3188]

The United States Coast Guard motto: "Semper Paratus" "Always ready"

[@rhsaputro4793]

Always ready... To act, to serve, to save lives.... And to sacrifice one's live so others may live...

[@phillip1328]

This movie is still so underrated

[@silassimmons9090]

Now I see what my brother goes through

[@neonpersonishere]

Hope he stays safe. He has all my respect!

[@raultecco4792]

All my respect for your brother....

[@asdaasd3700]

he’s actually the cameraman

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

Definitely put a spotlight on rescue swimming divers I never knew existed . Now I get excited when I meet people in this profession

[@dyegunswin]

This is one of those, send chills down your spine moments.

[@Shebeast3]

this scene always brings me to tears such an emotional moment

[@elizabethkuchta5097]

See a Hero crying? I did Ledenged!

[@jarkkoautio8318]

"I won't let go! I know." God damn that makes me cry every time.

[@gtalover2k]

While we all can hope and pray for the alternate ending, the film would not have been as impactful to the plight of the Coast Guard without the sacrifice. "So others may live" has much more meaning when you give the last full measure... The CG doesn't get enough credit...

[@ItakxMocro]

What makes a legend? Is it what someone did when they were alive, or how they're rememberd after they're gone. ~ Jake Fischer

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

That's true!

[@MrStitty26]

Saw this movie for the first time the other night and all I can say is never cryed at the end of a movie before but I did with this.

[@hedgehog1965uk]

+MrStitty26 Not even Schindler's List? I cried like a baby in the movie theatre when I saw that one.

[@MarioDrumerr]

'' So others may live ''

[@orenthaljamessimpson6244]

That ”I know” just breaks me apart.

[@dixonmixin10]

There aren't many movies/scenes that can get true tears out of me. But this...man.

[@Captainkebbles1392]

the most well done sacrifice because he wouldn't let him die, he had to work for it, so much more heart breaking

[@joeyboytrillana4786]

It's been a decade, but the wounds in our heart because of this ending still here and I think it'll last forever.

[@adrianramsawak1361]

Best movie ever, shows true heroes and what they do everyday to save lives "that others may live"

[@cassiegeorge141]

The bittersweet feeling of being sad but at the same time happy that he's there for those left behind

[@scarecrow108productions7]

Randall was destined to be the Guardian...all this time. He was THE legend that was spoken of from the start.

[@BroBadger]

"He's a fisher of men..."

[@pamircinar6485]

I watched this movie when it first came out, and I still have this scene in my head like I watched it yesterday

[@scarecrow108productions7]

*"What makes a legend? Is it what someone did when they were alive? Or how they're remembered after they're gone?"* That quote will always reside in my head. Pondering questions about the life of a legend... And I think Ashton Kutcher really delivered that quote in way that was so powerful...

[@patrickpellegrino]

One of the most intense ending scenes. Soundtrack really pushes it over the top. Powerful moment

[@CosmicDestroyer99]

This musical score gives me goosebumps

[@pitts141]

Brings tears to my eyes every time the look on the pilots face gets me and when they say lost swimmer

[@TralfazConstruction]

The Guardian (2006) is one of those rare movies that gets better with time and repeated viewings.

[@Greenlights111]

Watched this movie for the first time ever last November on the night I said goodbye to my childhood dog forever. My dog was my savior. He was my only friend and my source of unconditional love when I always needed it most. He never let go. Thanks for everything Boomer, rest easy buddy. I love you so much ❤

[@deathduspart1053]

Watched this when It came out with my parents and fell in love with it. Watched it again and it still made me cry😭😭😭😭

[@dustpickle]

Even 10 years later it is a great movie!

[@dkelsall567]

this is one of the most upsetting endings ever!

[@jennywc]

If you pay attention during the credits they show pics of the Coast Guard flying over New Orleans after Katrina hit. That storm was the main reason the film was made in Shreveport 4 hours north. And the movie came out about a year after she hit.

[@Aberdemon1988]

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

[@MinsongHsu]

i just love the music playing when they get lifted up, it fits the moment so well

[@barbarakozera9998]

after i watched this clip i realize the sacrifices that my son makes on a daily basis. Semper Paratus

[@giannimagdalen9301]

Thank you for your sons service🙏🏼

[@jackryan2951]

Whenever i see this movie again feelng tired from my life, i dont know what to say..it is just really moving..

[@mariovecchio4075]

As a grown man this made me cry I'm a big fan in sad movies like these it touched my heart seeing this movie

[@HelloOctoberMusic]

I wish Ashton played in more serious films like this one. He did a terrific job!

[@azurerainbow4637]

The Coast Guard rescue swimmers have a lot of courage to try to save people from drowning in the water whether it's during a storm or not. They also have the courage trying to save each other.

[@ghosttpd1]

I still shed a tear every time I watch this scene. After all they went through during the movie then this

[@porscheguy09]

About 7 years ago I worked for a treatment facility that taught drug and alcohol education to inmates in jail and prison. I went with one of the counselors to help out one day and on that day some of the inmates shared their life stories and what led them to drug or alcohol abuse. One guy gets up in front of everyone and tells this sad but compelling story about his life. It wasn’t until towards the end of his story that we realized his story was the plot for The Guardian. After a few inmates called him on his BS. He finally admitted that he lied but it took a while. He was adamant at first that he was telling the truth. I’ll never forget that.

[@mrhanky5851]

Lmao this is so wild

[@KristinaUSA-x5n]

You are lying given you are trying to alter records with the Veterans Administration and U.S. Coast Guard and deleted records.

[@blueorange31]

This was the first thing that popped into my head during Endgame

[@SexyEdwardCullen1918]

that clip made me cry its ma fave part of that movie love it

[@SKatman115]

the background music makes it epic...great movie

[@Kotlettbengt]

This was one of very few movies that actually made me cry...

[@Shebeast3]

always makes me cry every time 😭

[@imhot2001]

I will always cry at the ending...

[@jdhstyles]

I am in tears right now. Literally.

[@tlanda6]

An absolutely beautiful ending to a great film. Randomly saw this way back & has been on my favorites list ever since. Very deep

[@johnanthony702]

This Movie tells me that Teachers are not only Guiders to help u. They r Protectors, Freinds, and Gaurdians in case we really need them. I cry when I see this scene. Still it's an inspireing movie and has a really beautiful theme to it. :'(

[@chuckyvee70]

A highly underrated performance by both Ashton and Kevin...

[@cunning010]

this clip was like one of the best parts of the movie.....i really didnt know the movie was gonna be this gud...but this part hit home run for me...thanx fa the clip

[@michaelharperamericannight2891]

I cried like a baby during this entire scene and I never cry, never

[@JWD26]

this was one of the best movies ever made. especially the ending!!

[@hendrikadutch6063]

But why?? WHY DOES KEVIN COSTNER ALWAYS HAVE TO DIE????? Fuck it, i am still crying after seeing this a few times...

[@stephenpeel6469]

The movie the guardian is good movie and it tears me up when I hear Jake saying I wont let go and when survivors say hold on till help arrives and that he wont let go that's a touching moment

[@whatfield2232]

this is my fav. part of the movie, but every time I see it I cry.

[@frozenphoenix5121]

I hope there will be more Coast Guard movies in the future

[@ShmekalofUBCS]

by far the best part of the movie and really sad it also is one of the best quotes i have ever heard " what makes a hero is it what they did when they were alive or how they are remembered when their dead"

[@markefc18]

The movie has inspired me to follow my dream of becoming a rescue swimmer, i hope i do it really do. great movie

[@theotherway0]

Did you realize your dream?😊

[@CAelsol16]

i am always crying when watching this ...

[@maplesyrupyumm]

this movie was awesome. i cried all the time when i am watching this scene.

[@dajiajones2021]

What a beautiful movie!!

[@dinaelmaraghy4135]

Just finished the movie, could not resist to repeat this scene

[@emmettdowling1437]

Field of dreams bawled me fuckin eyes out ,this film bawled me fuckin eyes out , dragon fly , the bodyguard, wife in bits every time!!, this lad has some form when it comes to emotionally ripping you into bits !!!!!