The Bodyguard

1973·Movie
1h 28min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic1006.9Rotten Tomatoes––

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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

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sonny Chiba, hired to kill... If his kick doesn't get you... his fatal fist will!

Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is willing to come forward and provide information about the drug lords' activities. He is soon approached by a mysterious woman claiming to have important information and asking for Chiba's protection. She seems to be legitimate, but is she really what she appears to be?
Karate ActionAnti-Drug VigilanteJapanese CrimeMartial ArtsBodyguard ThrillerVigilante Justice70s ActionCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Ryuichi Takamori
Written by:
Ryuzo Nakanishi, Ikki Kajiwara
Composed by:
Toshiaki Tsushima

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Questions about The Bodyguard

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Where can I stream The Bodyguard legally?

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The Bodyguard is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. 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 worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bodyguard rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Bodyguard?

1 h 28 min

The Bodyguard runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bodyguard?

Critics100
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Bodyguard higher (100) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bodyguard in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Bodyguard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bodyguard in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bodyguard use?

Shout-OutIrrevocable OrderBadass NormalGreen-Eyed MonsterChekhov's GunDeterminatorAbsurdly Sharp BladeAward-Bait SongBriefcase BlasterOperation: JealousyHeel–Face Door-SlamOrbital Kissand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for The Bodyguard, including Shout-Out, Irrevocable Order, Badass Normal.

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