---
title: "Baywatch"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/baywatch-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339846
imdb_id: "tt1469304"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 8552
content_rating: "R"
---

# Baywatch (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/baywatch-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a 2017 release based on the popular television series. The story revolves around a lifeguard who is part of a team protecting the Bay. This lifeguard is in charge and has a specific role. He is opposed by a new recruit who is described as brash. The two have differing personalities and approaches, which leads to conflict. The conflict arises from their differing views and methods. Despite their differences, they work together and discover a local issue that threatens the future of the Bay. This issue is a plot, and it is criminal in nature. The plot is uncovered by the lifeguard and the new recruit as they work together.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dedicated lifeguard and a reckless recruit team up to expose a criminal conspiracy at the beach."

### Why Watch
- energetic action sequences
- comedic chemistry

### Caveats & Content Note
- formulaic plot
- mixed critical reception
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R for its content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, crime, summer

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Seth Gordon
- **Networks / Studios**: Uncharted, Paramount Pictures, Flynn Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Mitch Buchanan*
- **Zac Efron** as *Matt Brody*
- **Priyanka Chopra Jonas** as *Victoria Leeds*
- **Alexandra Daddario** as *Summer Quinn*
- **Kelly Rohrbach Walton** as *CJ Parker*
- **Ilfenesh Hadera** as *Stephanie Holden*
- **Jon Bass** as *Ronnie Greenbaum*
- **Yahya Abdul-Mateen II** as *Sgt. Ellerbee*
- **Hannibal Buress** as *Dave the Tech*
- **Rob Huebel** as *Captain Thorpe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Baywatch?
It is classified as an action, comedy, and crime film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Seth Gordon.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States on May 26, 2017.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What is the plot about?
A devoted lifeguard butts heads with a new recruit while they uncover a criminal plot threatening their bay.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*