The Protector (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, The Protector is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Prachya Pinkaew, running about 111 minutes. “Vengeance Knows No Mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
Who’s in it. The Protector stars Tony Jaa as Kham, Petchtai Wongkamlao as Mark, Bongkoj Khongmalai as Pla and Jin Xing as Madame Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Protector has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Protector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Protector 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 Protector (2005)?
- In US, The Protector is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Protector worth watching?
- The Protector holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Protector?
- The Protector stars Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing and Nathan Jones.
- When was The Protector released?
- The Protector was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.