The Bodyguard (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, The Bodyguard is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Panna Rittikrai, running about 105 minutes. “Dangerous hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A professional bodyguard who failed to protect his Choti, most successful businessman, is fired by his employer's son. The son inherits his fathers company but is then targets by assassins who want to gain control of the estate. He is forced to hide out in the slums where a kind family looks after him and sparks up a relationship with their tomboy daughter.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard stars Petchtai Wongkamlao as Wongkom, Piphat Apiraktanakorn as Chaichol Petchpantakarn, Surachai Juntimatorn as Chot Petchpantakarn and Suthep Prayoonpitak as Choung Petchpantakarn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 Bodyguard (2004)?
- In US, The Bodyguard is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bodyguard worth watching?
- The Bodyguard holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard?
- The Bodyguard stars Petchtai Wongkamlao, Piphat Apiraktanakorn, Surachai Juntimatorn, Suthep Prayoonpitak and Aranya Namwong.
- When was The Bodyguard released?
- The Bodyguard was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.