Bodyguard (2011): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Bodyguard is a 2011 action comedy directed by Siddique. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $31.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Siddique
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Reliance Entertainment
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Bodyguard About?
The premise of Bodyguard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lovely Singh, a dedicated and overprotective bodyguard, finds his assignment to safeguard the independent Divya unexpectedly disruptive to her college experience. Their initial interactions involve a playful chase as she attempts to evade his watchful eye. However, as they spend more time together, a deeper connection forms, uncovering hidden truths and drawing them into a complicated situation of secrets and deception. They must then confront their feelings and question their loyalties as the truth is revealed.
Bodyguard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- betrayal by a friend
- betrayal
- actress plays herself
- boy wears eyeglasses
- overweight male
- man dresses as a woman
- daughter
- love
- bodyguard
- friend
- diary
- train station
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- kicking
- soccer
- stepping on a rake
- sunglasses
- double vision
- obese man
- classroom
- muscleman
- bat
- obesity
- cameo appearance
- ruins
- machine gun
- fistfight
- son
- rescue
- garden
- death of brother
- bus
- security firm
- remote control helicopter
- sand thrown in eyes
- hard hat
- woman trafficking
- accident victim
- human trafficking
- shot in the shoulder
- uniform
- disco
- voice over
- little person
- elopement
- mansion
- beating
- bloopers during credits
- local blockbuster
- fight
- slow motion scene
Where to Watch Bodyguard
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Bodyguard
Directed by Siddique.
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Director Siddique
Bodyguard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bodyguard 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 52% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
4 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Bodyguard Plot Summary
What happens in Bodyguard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young boy, while leafing through a diary, uncovers the heartwarming tale of a nobleman from Jaisinghpur, Sartaj Rana, played by Raj Babbar. This story reveals a significant bond between Sartaj and a woman named Lovely, whose mother was saved by Sartaj during a tragic car accident that almost claimed her life. This act of heroism led to the birth of Lovely, who grows up with immense gratitude towards Sartaj for his benevolence.
Full summary
The whole story of Bodyguard, scene by scene
Bodyguard Box Office
Bodyguard grossed $31.5 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $29.7 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $29.7M
How Well Do You Know Bodyguard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the nobleman that Lovely feels grateful to?
Cars in Bodyguard
24 cars on screen, including the 2010 Audi A8 L D4 and the 2010 Audi Q7.
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Ashok Leyland Viking BS II Minor role
Bodyguard Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “บอดี้การ์ดพิทักษ์รัก” and “保镖”.
- Also known as
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- บอดี้การ์ดพิทักษ์รัก
- 保镖
- Testőr
- Бодигард
- Yakın Koruma
- 보디가드
- Bodyguardul
- Телохранитель
- שומר ראש
- بودي جارد
- 寶萊塢之終極保鑣
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Bodyguard FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Bodyguard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bodyguard?
Bodyguard runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Bodyguard released?
Bodyguard was released on August 31, 2011.
Who directed Bodyguard?
Bodyguard was directed by Siddique.
More films by Siddique Where can I watch Bodyguard?
In the US, Bodyguard is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bodyguard make at the box office?
Bodyguard grossed $31.5 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $29.7 million international).
How is Bodyguard rated?
Bodyguard has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic, 52% on TMDB and 2.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Bodyguard have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Bodyguard has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Bodyguard in?
The original language of Bodyguard is Korean.
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