The Bodyguard (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1992, The Bodyguard is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 129 minutes. “Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard stars Whitney Houston as Rachel Marron, Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer, Gary Kemp as Sy Spector and Bill Cobbs as Bill Devaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $411M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (1992)?
- In US, The Bodyguard is available to 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 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard?
- The Bodyguard stars Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs and Ralph Waite.
- When was The Bodyguard released?
- The Bodyguard was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.