Bodyguards and Assassins (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Bodyguards and Assassins is an action, drama and history film directed by Teddy Chan, running about 139 minutes. “To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
Who’s in it. Bodyguards and Assassins stars Donnie Yen as Sum Chung-Yang, Wang Xueqi as Li Yu-Tang, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Prof. Chen Xiaobai and Nicholas Tse as Ah Si / Deng Si-Di, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bodyguards and Assassins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodyguards and Assassins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bodyguards and Assassins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)?
- In US, Bodyguards and Assassins is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bodyguards and Assassins worth watching?
- Bodyguards and Assassins holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins stars Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse and Hu Jun.
- When was Bodyguards and Assassins released?
- Bodyguards and Assassins was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.