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The Hitman's Bodyguard

  • 20172017
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit man who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.
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One of the world's top bodyguards gets a new client, a world class hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to mak... Read allOne of the world's top bodyguards gets a new client, a world class hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial alive and on time.One of the world's top bodyguards gets a new client, a world class hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial alive and on time.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
230K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,662
323
  • Director
    • Patrick Hughes
  • Writer
    • Tom O'Connor
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Gary Oldman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patrick Hughes
  • Writer
    • Tom O'Connor
  • Stars
    • Ryan Reynolds
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Gary Oldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 626User reviews
    • 307Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Official Trailer
    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    Red Band Trailer

    Photos118

    Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Salma Hayek in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Madelon Schoenmaker in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

    Top cast

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Michael Bryce
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Darius Kincaid
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Vladislav Dukhovich
    Elodie Yung
    Elodie Yung
    • Amelia Roussel
    Tsuwayuki Saotome
    • Kurosawa
    Roy Hill
    Roy Hill
    • Helicopter Pilot…
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Seifert
    Rod Hallett
    Rod Hallett
    • Professor Asimov
    Yuri Kolokolnikov
    Yuri Kolokolnikov
    • Ivan
    Nadia Konakchieva
    • Mrs. Asimov
    Valentin Stojanov
    • Petr Asimov Jr.
    Noortje Herlaar
    • ICC Court Clerk
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • ICC Lead Judge
    Michael Gor
    Michael Gor
    • Livitin
    Barry Atsma
    Barry Atsma
    • Moreno
    Ralitsa Vassileva
    • Newscaster
    Abigail McLoughlin
    • News Reporter
    Bradley John
    Bradley John
    • News Reporter
    • Director
      • Patrick Hughes
    • Writer
      • Tom O'Connor
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gary Oldman learned to speak fluent Russian for his role as the villain Dukhovich. Despite no prior knowledge of Russian, Oldman was required to speak it expertly in the film. "I probably could have learned 'Hamlet' measure for measure in the time that I've spent on my lines," he laughed. Nevertheless, working with a Russian coach daily, Oldman did just that.
    • Goofs
      When Professor Asimov testified at the trial that Dukhovich killed his wife and child, Dukhovich's attorney objected that this was hearsay and the court granted the objection and excluded the testimony. The testimony was not hearsay. Hearsay is testifying about what someone else said happened. Asimov was testifying about events that he directly witnessed and the testimony should have been allowed.
    • Quotes

      Michael Bryce: This guy single-handedly ruined the word "motherfucker."

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits there's an outtake with Ryan Reynolds having to wait for church bells to stop ringing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sean Chandler Talks About: The Hitman's Bodyguard Movie Review (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Sittin' and Cryin' the Blues
      Performed by Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon

      Written by Willie Dixon

      Published by BMG Bumblebee (BMI) obo Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Fantasy Records

    User reviews626

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    9/10
    Reynolds and Jackson were born for this moment
    Wow, I was so impressed with this movie. I will admit that the first 20 minutes were pretty generic for me and I found myself thinking, "This is pretty much what I expected, but it's a free screening so just enjoy it." However, once Reynolds and Jackson team up on the screen the entire chemistry of the movie changes and it ended up being one of the funnest "buddy cop" movies I've seen in quite a while. (I know it technically isn't a buddy cop movie, but it really is for all intents and purposes.) The movie doesn't take itself seriously (were you really expecting that with Reynolds and Jackson?!), and just like any modern action/comedy the plot isn't meant to be something like Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. This movie is 100% worth spending the cash to go see in the theater with a group of people. I can also tell you this, the atmosphere leaving the theater was great; this movie is a lot of fun!
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    • allstarrunner
    • Aug 9, 2017

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2017 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Hong Kong
      • Bulgaria
      • Netherlands
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Nu Boyana Film Studios
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • French
      • Japanese
      • Italian
      • Dutch
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hitman's Bodyguard
    • Filming locations
      • Nieuwe Achtergracht, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Millennium Media
      • Cristal Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $75,468,583
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,384,504
      • Aug 20, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $176,600,207
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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