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The Bodyguard

R Released Nov 25, 1992 2h 10m Drama Romance List
38% Tomatometer 50 Reviews 64% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
Best-selling pop diva Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) has a stalker whose obsession has risen to the level of disturbing threats. At the urging of her manager (Gary Kemp), Rachel hires former secret service agent Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) as her bodyguard. Initially resented and treated with disdain for his hard-nosed security procedures, Farmer soon becomes an integral part of Rachel's inner circle. As they spend more time together, client and protector become closer still. Read More Read Less
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The Bodyguard is a cheesy, melodramatic potboiler with occasional moments of electricity from Whitney Houston.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian An innocent popcorn pleasure, all the way up to that over-the-top scene on Oscar night. Rated: 4/5 Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Peter Rainer Los Angeles Times Just about everything that can go wrong with this film does, and yet it's compulsively watchable. (So is a train wreck.) Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Anne Cohen Refinery29 Houston's face, as she loses herself in the melody out there on a quiet porch in the woods, is a reminder of all she gave to this role, and this movie - and why it's always worth rewatching. Aug 21, 2020 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Houston is a revelation as the strong-willed, free-spirited, but lonely diva and single mother-of-one more concerned for her eight-year-old son's safety than her own. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 11, 2022 Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Incredible soundtrack and a solid performance by Whitney Houston that helps you get through the dreary world this film takes place in. Rated: 3/5 Mar 24, 2022 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...doesn't do well with plot, but the atmosphere is good, with Houston and Costner undeniably having the super-glam looks for this... Rated: 3/5 May 21, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Roxy H One of my favorites. Nostalgic and the absolute best soundtrack. Some of the reviewers take life way too serious. Consider getting out a bit? Some of ya'll need a hug. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Ava S The characters have interesting motivations that make for a compelling narrative, but the lack of romantic chemistry and true intensity will leave the audience unsatisfied. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Kevin P Incredible movie, watchable again and again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/23 Full Review Fids N So what if it's cheesy? It's an enjoyable flick to watch over and over again. The Music? Everlasting… I love it! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/26/23 Full Review babarizam I have seen this movie again and something felt not quite right about it. It was going to fast and without any reason. she is a good singer but terrible actress Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Emma W Worth a watch if you're a big enough Whitney fan or really like St Bernard's dogs. With Costner's wooden acting the huge slovenly dog stole every scene it was in. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Best-selling pop diva Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) has a stalker whose obsession has risen to the level of disturbing threats. At the urging of her manager (Gary Kemp), Rachel hires former secret service agent Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) as her bodyguard. Initially resented and treated with disdain for his hard-nosed security procedures, Farmer soon becomes an integral part of Rachel's inner circle. As they spend more time together, client and protector become closer still.
Director
Mick Jackson
Producer
Kevin Costner, Lawrence Kasdan, Jim Wilson
Screenwriter
Lawrence Kasdan
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Tig Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 25, 1992, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Nov 6, 2022
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$61.0K
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Surround
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