The Bodyguard (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, The Bodyguard is an action, drama and crime film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, .the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard stars Sammo Hung as Ding Hu, Jacqueline Chan as Cherry Li, Andy Lau as Li Zheng Jiu and Feng Jia-Yi as Choi Dong Hen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bodyguard 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 The Bodyguard (2016)?
- In US, The Bodyguard is available to stream on YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel and Hi-YAH 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 The Bodyguard worth watching?
- The Bodyguard holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard?
- The Bodyguard stars Sammo Hung, Jacqueline Chan, Andy Lau, Feng Jia-Yi and Li Qinqin.
- When was The Bodyguard released?
- The Bodyguard was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.