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The Bodyguard

2004·Movie
1h 37min
IMDb5.7

Where to watch

PhiloHooplaPlexMagnolia SelectsWarriors and GangstersTubi TV

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Thailand's top bodyguard.

Wong, bodyguard to a tycoon, is fired by his boss's son after he fails to save his boss. Now, the assassins are after the son, who takes refuge in a slum. Wong, meanwhile, tackles the villain's goons.
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Crew

Directed by:
Petchtai Wongkamlao, Kanchanaphan Meesuwan, Chai Topiyabut
Written by:
Petchtai Wongkamlao, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Thanapat Taweesuk
Produced by:
Prachya Pinkaew, Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Sukanya Vongsthapat
Composed by:
Somchai Chansook, Thanapong Boonyachai, Hip-Pro

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Where can I stream The Bodyguard legally?

PhiloHooplaPlexMagnolia SelectsWarriors and GangstersTubi TV

The Bodyguard is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bodyguard worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bodyguard rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Bodyguard?

1 h 37 min

The Bodyguard runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Bodyguard in?

Thai

It was made in Thai. Produced in Thailand.

In how many countries can I watch The Bodyguard?

3CATHUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bodyguard in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bodyguard use?

Am I Just a Toy to You?TrollBodyguard CrushThe StoicEveryone Has StandardsBreak the HaughtyDeterminatorSomething Only They Would SayArtistic LicenseShout-OutLeit MotifForeshadowingand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for The Bodyguard, including Am I Just a Toy to You?, Troll, Bodyguard Crush.