Is The Bodyguard from Beijing scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Bodyguard from Beijing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Bodyguard from Beijing in the US?

The Bodyguard from Beijing streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Bodyguard from Beijing?

The Bodyguard from Beijing runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is The Bodyguard from Beijing suitable for kids?

The Bodyguard from Beijing is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19941h 32mDrama / Action / Thriller

The Bodyguard from Beijing

Name: The Bodyguard from Beijing
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 1994-07-28
Duration: 92 min

TMDB movie listing

A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.

TMDB audience score

Based on 164 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

The Bodyguard from Beijing at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, action, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 6 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 164 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Bodyguard from Beijing tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 164 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Bodyguard from Beijing

Is The Bodyguard from Beijing scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Bodyguard from Beijing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Bodyguard from Beijing in the US?: The Bodyguard from Beijing streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Bodyguard from Beijing?: The Bodyguard from Beijing runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is The Bodyguard from Beijing suitable for kids?: The Bodyguard from Beijing is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.