The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, The Hitman's Bodyguard is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Patrick Hughes, running about 118 minutes. “Everyone's out to get them... If they don't kill each other first.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.
Who’s in it. The Hitman's Bodyguard stars Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce, Samuel L. Jackson as Darius Kincaid, Gary Oldman as Vladislav Dukhovich and Salma Hayek Pinault as Sonia Kincaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Hitman's Bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $176.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Hitman's Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hitman's 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 Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)?
- In US, The Hitman's Bodyguard is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax 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 Hitman's Bodyguard worth watching?
- The Hitman's Bodyguard holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hitman's Bodyguard?
- The Hitman's Bodyguard stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek Pinault and Élodie Yung.
- When was The Hitman's Bodyguard released?
- The Hitman's Bodyguard was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.