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The Protector

Name: The Protector
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2005-08-11
Cast: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing, Nathan Jones

2005 | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
The mood: Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerStrong
$27 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year