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The Hitman's Bodyguard

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
227K
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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
227K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
908
177
  • 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
    • 624User reviews
    • 305Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
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    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
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    Photos117

    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)

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Michael Bryceas Michael Bryce
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Darius Kincaidas Darius Kincaid
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Vladislav Dukhovichas Vladislav Dukhovich
    Elodie Yung
    Elodie Yung
    • Amelia Rousselas Amelia Roussel
    Tsuwayuki Saotome
    • Kurosawaas Kurosawa
    Roy Hill
    Roy Hill
    • Helicopter Pilotas Helicopter Pilot…
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Seifertas Seifert
    Rod Hallett
    Rod Hallett
    • Professor Asimovas Professor Asimov
    Yuri Kolokolnikov
    Yuri Kolokolnikov
    • Ivanas Ivan
    Nadia Konakchieva
    • Mrs. Asimovas Mrs. Asimov
    Valentin Stojanov
    • Petr Asimov Jr.as Petr Asimov Jr.
    Noortje Herlaar
    • ICC Court Clerkas ICC Court Clerk
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • ICC Lead Judgeas ICC Lead Judge
    Michael Gor
    Michael Gor
    • Livitinas Livitin
    Barry Atsma
    Barry Atsma
    • Morenoas Moreno
    Ralitsa Vassileva
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    Abigail McLoughlin
    • News Reporteras News Reporter
    Bradley John
    Bradley John
    • News Reporteras News Reporter
    • Director
      • Patrick Hughes
    • Writer
      • Tom O'Connor
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The song that Kincaid and the nuns are singing together in the van (much to Bryce's annoyance) is a 19th-century Italian traditional drinking song named "Bevilo Tutto", which encourages everyone to 'drink it all up'.
    • 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 reviews624

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Very Underrated Action Comedy
    Plot: 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.

    This is a very underrated action comedy, this is more of a throwback to 90s action comedies which I love to death. I just came out of the screening of this and can't wait to see it again and pay for it. The story is well told and well written. Ryan Reynolds gives his best performance as Michael Bryce (yes I like this more than Deadpool),Samuel L Jackson gives one of his best performances in a long time, I was worried because I thought he would go overboard with his famous curse word but he didn't and I'm glad. The supporting cast are also very good especially Gary Oldman reprising his Air Force One performance but not as over the top, Elodie Yung who was very likable, and Salma Hayek who is just as funny as Jackson. The action is mostly well handled especially the chase scenes which were very exciting and fun. The fight scenes were decent but they used too much shaky cam at times which are the main reason why I gave this an 8 and not a 9 along with them maybe cutting out 10 minutes but that's it.

    Overall, The Hit-man's Bodyguard is a very good and underrated action comedy that deserves to be seen if you're a fan of 90s action comedies because this is a love letter to them. It has a good story, a good heart, mostly likable characters(you can't say that Jackson is likable along with Hayek but that's the point.), really good action, and a good soundtrack. This is what I want Hollywood to make not a lot of the franchise movies, more movies like this which didn't need a big budget to be exciting. Go see it if you have a chance, you won't regret it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2017 (United States)
    • 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
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    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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