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The Bodyguard from Beijing

1994·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes67%67%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
Hong Kong ActionBodyguard ThrillerCrime ConspiracyMartial Arts ActionHigh Stakes ProtectionExplosive ShowdownsFast-Paced ExcitementUndercover OperationsClassic 90s Action

Crew

Directed by:
Corey Yuen
Written by:
Gordon Chan, John Chan Kin-Chung
Produced by:
Jet Li
Composed by:
William Wu Wai-Lap, Nicholas Rivera

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bodyguard from Beijing legally?

PrimeThe RokuShout! Factory TVPlexFawesomeShout! Factory

The Bodyguard from Beijing is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bodyguard from Beijing worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bodyguard from Beijing rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Bodyguard from Beijing?

1 h 32 min

The Bodyguard from Beijing runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bodyguard from Beijing?

Critics67
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see The Bodyguard from Beijing much the same way.

What language is The Bodyguard from Beijing in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Bodyguard from Beijing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bodyguard from Beijing in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bodyguard from Beijing use?

Interesting Situation DuelDamsel in DistressProperly ParanoidBodyguard CrushToo Dumb to LiveDid Not Get the GirlBadass in a Nice SuitCreator CameoThat Poor CatDisguised in DragJerkass Has a PointDarkened Building Shootoutand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Bodyguard from Beijing, including Interesting Situation Duel, Damsel in Distress, Properly Paranoid.