The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard (1992)

  • 32% of critics liked it
    (34 reviews)

  • 61% of users liked it
    (184,444 ratings)

Lawrence Kasdan originally wrote his script for The Bodyguard in the late 1960s as a vehicle for Steve McQueen; by the time it reached the screen, Kasdan's star was another movie hearthrob, Kevin Costner. When imperious musical superstar Whitney Houston begins receiving death threats, she is… More

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Nov 25, 1992 Wide
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

    The Bodyguard is an outrageous piece of saccharine kitsch -- or, at least, it might have been had the movie seemed fully awake.

  • Brian Lowry, Variety

    A jumbled mess, with a few enjoyable moments but little continuity or flow.

  • , Time Out

    Lawrence Kasdan, it seems, mulled over the first draft of his screenplay twenty years ago; it should have been left to languish in development purgatory.

  • Janet Maslin, New York Times

    Two long hours and 10 minutes after this tale begins, Rachel and Frank seem no closer than seatmates on a long bus trip.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    It's only a matter of time before love arises between Mr. Earphone and Ms. High Note. By that time, Bodyguard has slumped to the ground.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Bethany M


    A great film. Costner makes an excellent bodyguard and Houston's singing voice just blows you away everytime. The soundtrack is just as good as the film.

  • Christopher A


    Kevin Costner stars as an ex Secret Service, turned Bodyguard who is billed as the best there is. Hired by Rachel Marron, a famous singer (played by Whitney Houston who is surprisingly good) after a series of problems from an obsessed fan. This film sounds like (and at times plays… More

  • Cassie H


    This movie is in my opinion one of the greatest love stories of all time. The soundtrack and Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston make this movie one of my all-time favorite movies! :) Just great :)

  • Tim S


    A terrible movie with a successful soundtrack.

  • Wahida K


    Great Classic.

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