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The Bodyguard

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 2h 9min
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
127K
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Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
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A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
127K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,034
579
  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Whitney Houston
    • Gary Kemp
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Whitney Houston
    • Gary Kemp
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 190User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 21 nominations total

    Videos3

    The Bodyguard
    Trailer 1:56
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    Trailer 0:32
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    'Jexi' Star Alexandra Shipp Wants to Be Friends With This Cartoon Character
    Full Episode 3:16
    'Jexi' Star Alexandra Shipp Wants to Be Friends With This Cartoon Character

    Photos69

    Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, and Michele Lamar Richards in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Whitney Houston and Ralph Waite in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner and Bill Cobbs in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)
    Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, and Michele Lamar Richards in The Bodyguard (1992)

    Top cast

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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Frank Farmeras Frank Farmer
    Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
    • Rachel Marronas Rachel Marron
    Gary Kemp
    Gary Kemp
    • Sy Spectoras Sy Spector
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Devaneyas Devaney
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • Herb Farmeras Herb Farmer
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Portmanas Portman
    Michele Lamar Richards
    Michele Lamar Richards
    • Nickias Nicki
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Tonyas Tony
    Christopher Birt
    • Henryas Henry
    DeVaughn Nixon
    DeVaughn Nixon
    • Fletcheras Fletcher
    Gerry Bamman
    Gerry Bamman
    • Ray Courtas Ray Court
    Joe Urla
    Joe Urla
    • Minellaas Minella
    Tony Pierce
    • Danas Dan
    Charles Keating
    Charles Keating
    • Klingmanas Klingman
    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Oscar Hostas Oscar Host
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Debbie Reynoldsas Debbie Reynolds
    Danny Kamin
    Danny Kamin
    • Thuringeras Thuringer
    • (as Daniel Tucker Kamin)
    Ethel Ayler
    Ethel Ayler
    • Emmaas Emma
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's secret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
    singerstalkerblack woman white man relationshiplovemale bodyguard265 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rachel's mansion is the same mansion as the "horse's head in the bed" mansion in "The Godfather (1972)."
    • Goofs
      For a supposedly trained professional, Frank Farmer commits at least two violations of basic weapons safety rules by pointing a loaded weapon at people he doesn't intend to shoot. First when he is discussing security with Henry, Frank points his .45 directly at Henry. Then, during the incident at the cabin, as soon as he chambers a round in his .45, he points it directly in Nicki's face as he tells her to stay still.
    • Quotes

      Sy Spector: Bill said you used to be with the Secret Service.

      Frank: That's right.

      Sy Spector: Ever guard the main man?

      Frank: I was two years with Carter, four with Reagan.

      Sy Spector: Reagan got shot!

      Frank: Not on my shift.

    • Alternate versions
      The BBFC insisted upon a 1 second cut to the UK version, to remove a double earclap, which they view as being easily imitated and very damaging...
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Distinguished Gentleman/Brother's Keeper/The Bodyguard/The Crying Game/Close to Eden (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      I Have Nothing
      Written by David Foster and Linda Thompson

      Produced by David Foster

      Performed by Whitney Houston

      Whitney Houston Appears Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

    User reviews190

    Review
    Top review
    A Great Romantic Thriller
    I just recently watched The Bodyguard again and i forgot how good it was.

    Costner plays the role of the obsessed bodyguard perfectly and Houston's first feature film performance was flawless.

    This story of an obsessed stalker terrorising a famous performer and the bodyguard trying to protect her at all costs, was made in a refreshing way, even to compete with todays movie standards

    Mick Jackson's The Bodyguard is a great movie to watch over and over again even when you find out whodunnit .
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    • Chubbs-2
    • Aug 10, 1999

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    • What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncensored Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vệ Sĩ
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly House - 1011 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kasdan Pictures
      • Tig Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $122,006,740
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,611,793
      • Nov 29, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $411,006,740
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 9min
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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