Protecting the King (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2007, Protecting the King is an action, drama and adventure film, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Sex, drugs and violence--they're all part of the job when you're protecting The King of Rock & Roll. And when you're only 16, the on-the-job training comes in ways that can't be taught in school. The story of David Stanley, stepbrother and bodyguard of The King. Through the dizzying highs and lows of life on the road with unlimited excess, he experienced it all...and barely survived.
Who’s in it. Protecting the King stars Tom Sizemore as Ronnie, Peter Dobson as The King, Brian Krause as Jeff and Matt Barr as David Stanley.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Protecting the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Protecting the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Protecting the King 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 Protecting the King (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Protecting the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Protecting the King worth watching?
- Protecting the King holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Protecting the King?
- Protecting the King stars Tom Sizemore, Peter Dobson, Brian Krause and Matt Barr.
- When was Protecting the King released?
- Protecting the King was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.