The Bodyguard (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1984, The Bodyguard is a comedy film directed by François Leterrier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara marries Julien a charming and sexy man. Barbara's old flame Paul is highly suspicious of Julien. It seems Julien's previous two wives died under dubious circumstances and he collected a wad of insurance money as a result. Paul cannot ignore his misgivings, and so he follows Barbara and Julien to Morocco on their honeymoon, intent on preventing any harm to the woman he still loves.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard stars Gérard Jugnot as Paul Domec, Elisa Servier as Catherine, Jane Birkin as Barbara Penning and Sami Frey as Julien Duchemin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Bodyguard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bodyguard (1984)?
- In CA, The Bodyguard is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard?
- The Bodyguard stars Gérard Jugnot, Elisa Servier, Jane Birkin, Sami Frey and Didier Kaminka.
- When was The Bodyguard released?
- The Bodyguard was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.