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The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

“Everyone's out to get them... If they don't kill each other first.”

6.9/10 · 6,825 votes 1h 58m r ActionComedyThrillerCrime

#118 of 319 films from 2017 #725 of 2168 in action

Directed by Patrick Hughes · Written by Tom O'Connor

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Overview

The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman 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.

Cast

Ryan Reynoldsas Michael Bryce
Samuel L. Jacksonas Darius Kincaid
Gary Oldmanas Vladislav Dukhovich
Salma Hayek Pinaultas Sonia Kincaid
Richard E. Grantas Seifert
Élodie Yungas Amelia Roussel
Joaquim de Almeidaas Foucher
Kirsty Mitchellas Rebecca Harr
Yuri Kolokolnikovas Ivan
Sam Hazeldineas Garrett
Mikhail Gorevoyas Livitin
Barry Atsmaas Moreno
Georgie Glenas ICC Lead Judge
Tine Joustraas Renata Casoria

Facts

Release dateAugust 16, 2017
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$176,586,701 (5.9× budget)
IMDbtt1959563

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Questions

How long is The Hitman's Bodyguard?
The Hitman's Bodyguard runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is The Hitman's Bodyguard worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 6,825 votes, which places it #118 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 63%) and #725 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Hitman's Bodyguard?
The Hitman's Bodyguard was directed by Patrick Hughes. Other well-rated titles by the same director: War Machine (2026), Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021), The Man from Toronto (2022).
Who stars in The Hitman's Bodyguard?
Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce; Samuel L. Jackson as Darius Kincaid; Gary Oldman as Vladislav Dukhovich; Salma Hayek Pinault as Sonia Kincaid; Richard E. Grant as Seifert; Élodie Yung as Amelia Roussel.
What is The Hitman's Bodyguard rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Hitman's Bodyguard?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16979.

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