The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

R

Released Jun 16, 2021

1 hr. 40 min.

Action

Comedy

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The world's most lethal odd couple -- bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) -- are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as... well, you'll have to see.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the charms of its ensemble, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard fails to protect the audience from repetitive and tired genre tropes.

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Audience Consensus

While the language might be rough for some viewers, this over-the-top sequel is carried along by plenty of action, comedy, and the chemistry between its stars.

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James H

Bodyguard Ryan Reynolds and Hitman Samuel L. Jackson are fantastic 🔫 But Wife Salma Hayek Pinault steals the show from her very first second on-screen 😂 #HitmansWife

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/21

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Christian J

never get tired of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson on film together

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/21

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Graciela M

super funny, didn't disappoint

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/21

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Sheyla

100 times better than the first part.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/21

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Keith B

loved this movie. it's definitely going in my movie collection.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/21

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Brandon Richardson

The jokes get old and repetitive as the movie goes along but that doesn’t change the fact that the chemistry of the cast is what will make the audience stay through it all. The plot is pretty bland and predictable but it does have it’s moments and the callbacks to the first one were hilarious. It’s entertaining but as a whole, they should’ve pieced it together a little better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/21

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Patrick Hughes

Director

Ryan Reynolds

Michael Bryce

Samuel L. Jackson

Darius Kincaid

Salma Hayek

Sonia Kincaid

Antonio Banderas

Aristotle Papadopolous

Morgan Freeman

Senior

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Mediaversity Reviews

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard relies on racially themed humor that's mostly self aware but ultimately unfunny.

Rated: C

Jul 6, 2021

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is a well-acted, amusingly-scripted, poorly-plotted, violent, vulgar and profane bit of fun, for those who like that sort of thing.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 29, 2021

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard never manages to get past execrable, unable to choose between being an unimaginative and vulgar action-comedy or a limp National Lampoon-esque parody.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jun 26, 2021

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Emma-Jane Betts

The Digital Fix

Despite some jokes that land, charmingly goofy editing, and even an enjoyable pun or two, the film’s writing can only be described as a classic kerfuffle.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

This triple A-List acting trio is not enough to save Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. This is one target that should have been taken out with a headshot before it got greenlit.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

An expensive disappointment.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Synopsis

The world's most lethal odd couple -- bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) -- are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as... well, you'll have to see.

Director: Patrick Hughes
Executive Producer: Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson, Jeffrey Greenstein, Lati Grobman, Christa Campbell
Screenwriter: Tom O'Connor, Phillip Murphy, Brandon Murphy
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Campbell Grobman Films, Film i Väst, Nu Boyana Film Studios, Filmgate Films, Millennium Media
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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