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The Hitman's Bodyguard

2017·Movie
1h 58min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic476.5Rotten Tomatoes44%67%

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Everyone's out to get them... If they don't kill each other first.

The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.
Action ComedyBuddy FilmFast-PacedGunfightsQuirky HumorCynicalPop Culture ReferencesAbsurd Situations

Crew

Directed by:
Patrick Hughes, Rebecca Sheridan, Lizzie Pritchard
Written by:
Tom O'Connor
Produced by:
Christa Campbell, Boaz Davidson, Mariana Stansheva
Composed by:
John Warhurst, Justin M. Davey, Atli Örvarsson

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Hitman's Bodyguard legally?

NetflixfuboTVPeacockYouTube TVNBCUSA NetworkPeacock Premium+

The Hitman's Bodyguard is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Peacock, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hitman's Bodyguard worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hitman's Bodyguard rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Hitman's Bodyguard?

1 h 58 min

The Hitman's Bodyguard runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hitman's Bodyguard?

Critics46
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate The Hitman's Bodyguard higher (67) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Hitman's Bodyguard a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$177 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $177 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.

What language is The Hitman's Bodyguard in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in Bulgaria, Canada, France, Hong Kong SAR China, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hitman's Bodyguard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hitman's Bodyguard in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hitman's Bodyguard use?

What the Hell, Hero?Interpol Special AgentArmor-Piercing QuestionTechnical PacifistDo Not Run with a GunBoring, but PracticalZerg RushTime SkipKnee-cappingForeshadowingWarrior PoetRooftop Confrontationand 182 more

TV Tropes lists 194 storytelling tropes for The Hitman's Bodyguard, including What the Hell, Hero?, Interpol Special Agent, Armor-Piercing Question.