Bodyguards and Assassins (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2009, Bodyguards and Assassins is an action, drama and historie film directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sam, running about 139 minutes. “To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.

Who’s in it. Bodyguards and Assassins stars Donnie Yen as Sum Chung-Yang, Wang Xueqi as Li Yu-Tang, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Prof. Chen Xiaobai and Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Ah Si / Deng Si-Di, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bodyguards and Assassins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodyguards and Assassins page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bodyguards and Assassins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.