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The Protector

1985·Movie
1h 34min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–44%
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–44%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.

Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
Hong Kong ActionCop ThrillerMartial ArtsCrime InvestigationViolent Action80s AestheticFast-PacedGloomy

Crew

Directed by:
James Glickenhaus
Written by:
Edward Tang, James Glickenhaus
Produced by:
Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, Donna DeSeta
Composed by:
Ken Thorne

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Protector

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Protector legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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

Is The Protector worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Protector rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Protector?

1 h 34 min

The Protector runs 1 h 34 min.

Was The Protector a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Protector in?

EnglishcnFrench

It was made in English, with some cn, French. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Protector?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Protector in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Protector use?

Roaring Rampage of RevengeExtremity ExtremistSigns of DisrepairHeroic BSoDDisney Villain DeathAdaptational SexualityJust Hit HimBad with the BoneBattle Amongst the FlamesThe OnerPunch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh..."Open!" Says Meand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Protector, including Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Extremity Extremist, Signs of Disrepair.