The Hitman's Bodyguard

Name: The Hitman's Bodyguard
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2017-08-16
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek Pinault, Élodie Yung

2017 | 118 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 6 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$177 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 171K people sought it out in the past year