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The Bodyguard

Name: The Bodyguard
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2004-01-21
Cast: Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam, Piphat Apiraktanakorn, Surachai Juntimatorn, Aranya Namwong

2004 | 97 min | Action, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Wong, bodyguard to a tycoon, is fired by his boss's son after he fails to save his boss. Now, the assassins are after the son, who takes refuge in a slum. Wong, meanwhile, tackles the villain's goons.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Petchtai Wongkamlao

Petchtai WongkamlaoWongkom
Patrarin PunyanutatamPok
Piphat ApiraktanakornChaichol Petchpantakarn
Surachai JuntimatornChot Petchpantakarn
Aranya NamwongRattana Petchpantakarn
Suthep PrayoonpitakChoung Petchpantakarn
Wachara Pan-iamSongpol
Yingyong YodbuangamArtit
Apaporn NakornsawanJam
Wannakit SiriputTony