The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1994, The Bodyguard from Beijing is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Corey Yuen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard from Beijing stars Jet Li as John Cheng, Christy Chung as Michelle Yeung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Charlie Leung and Collin Chou as Killer Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bodyguard from Beijing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Bodyguard from Beijing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bodyguard from Beijing 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 from Beijing (1994)?
- In US, The Bodyguard from Beijing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Bodyguard from Beijing worth watching?
- The Bodyguard from Beijing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard from Beijing?
- The Bodyguard from Beijing stars Jet Li, Christy Chung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Collin Chou and Joey Leung.
- When was The Bodyguard from Beijing released?
- The Bodyguard from Beijing was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.