My Bodyguard
Seen it?1980 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 families. If you loved Mean Girls or Bottle Rocket, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Clifford Peache, an easygoing teenager, is finding less than easy to fit in at his new high school, where a tough-talking bully terrorizes his classmates and extorts their lunch money. Refusing to pay up, Clifford enlist the aid of an overgrown misfit whose mere presence intimidates students and teachers alike. But their "business relationship" soon turns personal as Clifford and the troubled loner forge a winning alliance against their intimidators - and a very special friendship with each other.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 103K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Bill
- Chris MakepeaceClifford Peache
- Adam BaldwinRicky Linderman
- Matt DillonMelvin Moody
- Paul QuandtCarson
- Hank SalasMike
- Joan CusackShelley
- Dean R. MillerHightower
- Tim ReynaKoontz
- Richard BradleyDubrow
- Denise BaskeLeilani