The Protector

2005·Movie
1h 45min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes––

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Violence10
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Vengeance Knows No Mercy.

A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
Martial Arts ActionRelentless Fight SequencesVengeance QuestTony Jaa ShowcaseElephant ProtectionVisceral ChoreographyInternational Crime ThrillerHigh-Octane EntertainmentThai Action Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Prachya Pinkaew
Written by:
Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Prachya Pinkaew, Napalee
Produced by:
Quentin Tarantino, Prachya Pinkaew, Sukanya Vongsthapat
Composed by:
Payont Permsith, Howard Drossin, Somkiat Ariyachaipanich

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Questions about The Protector

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Where can I stream The Protector legally?

The RokuFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Protector worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 52). 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 45 min

The Protector runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Protector?

Critics52
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Protector higher (68) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Protector a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$27 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is The Protector in?

ThaiEnglishChineseVietnamese

It was made in Thai, with some English, Chinese, Vietnamese. Produced in Thailand.

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 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Protector use?

The Un-FavoriteBlood KnightDitto FighterKick the DogDance BattlerBattle Amongst the FlamesExotic EntreeVillain with Good PublicityBad with the BonePunch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh...Ancient TraditionNever Bring a Knife to a Fist Fightand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Protector, including The Un-Favorite, Blood Knight, Ditto Fighter.

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