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The Hitman's Bodyguard

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 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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The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on... Read allThe world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
220K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
806
248
  • 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
    • 609User reviews
    • 302Critic 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

    Photos115

    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 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
    • 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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    With his reputation in tatters after the painfully unsuccessful delivery of a distinguished Japanese client, the former triple-A protection agent, Michael Bryce, is now reduced to a mere second-class bodyguard for hire, two years after the disgraceful incident. Under those circumstances, Bryce would do anything to prove his worth, and, before long, he accepts an offer from Interpol to escort the international assassin, Darius Kincaid, from Manchester to the Hague. The task seems simple: Bryce needs to transport him from point A to point B; nevertheless, the trip to the Netherlands is long and hazardous, and Kincaid--as the only one with the guts and enough hard evidence to testify against a tyrannical Belarusian dictator--is an obvious target. Undoubtedly, it's a tough job, as the mismatched duo will have to put aside their grudges, and race against the clock in a non-stop concerto for bullets. Can the hitman's bodyguard carry through the most important mission in his career? —Nick Riganas
    bodyguardchasehitmansinging in a cartwo against many462 more
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    • Taglines
      • Everyone's out to get them... If they don't kill each other first.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and language throughout
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews609

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Silly, funny, fun.
    Don't expect clever conversation, or a thoughtful plot line. It's just funny, action and it really works.
    helpful•111
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    • s_launder
    • Apr 14, 2018

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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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