Bodyguard (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Bodyguard is a comedy film directed by Ramy Imam, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. Prisoner Adham makes a deal with fellow inmate Saad, a businessman who has been accused of stealing 700 million Egyptian Pounds, to work for him as his wife Aisha’s bodyguard. Aisha falls in love Adham. Kathem, Saad’s friend figures this out, and informs him. Saad discovers his wife’s betrayal and fabricates an accusation of Adham. They attempt to escape prison with the money they’ve stolen, except that Adham is thwarted by an obstacle along the way.
Who’s in it. Bodyguard stars Adel Emam as أدهم الجبالي, Sherein Seif El Nasr, Raghda as عائشة and Ezzat Abu Ouf as سعد الدين فارس, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bodyguard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bodyguard (1999)?
- In US, Bodyguard is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bodyguard worth watching?
- Bodyguard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bodyguard?
- Bodyguard stars Adel Emam, Sherein Seif El Nasr, Raghda, Ezzat Abu Ouf and Mustafa Metwalli.
- When was Bodyguard released?
- Bodyguard was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.