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The Bodyguard

1992Movie2 h 9 minR

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic396.7Rotten Tomatoes38%64%

A deeply romantic, hopeful action movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.

A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.

Feels like

  • Romantic Thriller
  • Pop Stardom
  • Forbidden Love
  • Bodyguard-Client Relationship
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Powerful Soundtrack
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Obsession & Danger
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Mick Jackson
Written by
Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by
Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson, Lawrence Kasdan
Music by
Alan Silvestri, Allan Dennis Rich

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 25, 1992 · 2 h 9 min · R

Released
November 25, 1992
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$411 million
Available in
110 countries

Tropes

Bridal Carry, Cult Soundtrack, Briefcase Blaster +9

  • Bridal Carry
  • Cult Soundtrack
  • Briefcase Blaster
  • Defeat Equals Friendship
  • Properly Paranoid
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Bodyguard Crush
  • Irrevocable Order
  • Tagline
  • Heel–Face Door-Slam
  • Mama Bear
  • Sound-Only Death

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bodyguard?"

Questions about The Bodyguard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bodyguard?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, The Bodyguard streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is The Bodyguard worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is The Bodyguard good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Bodyguard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Bodyguard a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$411 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $411 million worldwide, 16.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Bodyguard use?

Bridal CarryCult SoundtrackBriefcase BlasterDefeat Equals FriendshipProperly ParanoidI Need a Freaking DrinkBodyguard CrushIrrevocable OrderTaglineHeel–Face Door-SlamMama BearSound-Only Deathand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Bridal Carry, Cult Soundtrack, and Briefcase Blaster.