Bulletproof Monk (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bulletproof Monk is a 2003 action comedy directed by Paul Hunter, starring Seann William Scott, Jaime King and Yun-Fat Chow. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $37.7 million worldwide on a $52 million budget. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Paul Hunter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $52M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bulletproof Monk About?
The premise of Bulletproof Monk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
For six decades, a mysterious monk has guarded a sacred scroll, skillfully evading those who seek it. When the scroll’s safety is jeopardized by relentless adversaries, he embarks on a quest to find a successor. He unexpectedly chooses Kar, a preoccupied young man who finds himself drawn into a perilous adventure. Together, they must protect the scroll and prevent a looming threat to humanity.
Bulletproof Monk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nazi villainess
- woman breaks woman's neck
- neck breaking
- woman's neck broken
- woman murders a woman
- evil grandfather and granddaughter
- barefoot woman
- fake human rights activist
- thief with a heart of gold
- comic book movie
- woman versus woman
- woman fights a woman
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- woman calling herself bitch
- cock tease
- incorrigible villain
- evil blonde
- british villainess
- villainess
- corpse
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- hand to hand combat
- martial artist
- tough girl
- man with no name
- exploding car
- execution
- wire fu
- tibet
- buddhist monk
- electrocution
- murderess
- image comics
- nazi villain
- male female team up
- male female partnership
- love interest
- female martial artist
- bare chested man
- gangster's daughter
- breaking into a mansion
- martial artist monk
- nazi soldiers
- surrogate father murdered
- sensual fighting
- surrogate father surrogate son relationship
- secret nazi organization
- superpower
- supernatural rejuvenation
- evil old man
- old nazi
Bulletproof Monk Cast
Seann William Scott leads the cast, with Jaime King and Yun-Fat Chow. Directed by Paul Hunter.
- Director Paul Hunter
Bulletproof Monk Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bulletproof Monk 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 55% User score
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Bulletproof Monk Plot Summary
What happens in Bulletproof Monk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative begins in Tibet during the tumultuous year of 1943, where a Tibetan monk discovers that he has fulfilled the destined prophecies surrounding him. He has bravely confronted an army of foes while a flock of cranes soared above him; he has fought for love within the majestic palace of Jade; he has saved brothers from a family he never knew existed, and ultimately, he has forsaken his name. Charged by his master with a monumental duty, he must protect a Scroll imbued with knowledge that grants unimaginable power, ensuring immortality and invulnerability until he must pass it on after 60 years. Tragically, just after this pivotal handover, his mentor meets a brutal end at the hands of German soldiers.
Full summary
The whole story of Bulletproof Monk, scene by scene
Bulletproof Monk Box Office & Budget
Bulletproof Monk grossed $37.7 million worldwide on a $52 million budget, 73% of what it cost. $23.4 million came from the US and Canada and $14.4 million (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$37.7M
73% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $23.4M
- International
- $14.4M
- Budget
- $52M
Bulletproof Monk Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 3 clips.
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
- Clip Your Training Is Complete
- Clip Subway Track Rescue
- Clip Escaping The Mercenaries
How Well Do You Know Bulletproof Monk?
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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Cars in Bulletproof Monk
20 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1994 GMC Suburban Important role -
1995 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Minor role
Bulletproof Monk Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “El Monje” and “Le Gardien du manuscrit sacré”.
- Also known as
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- El Monje
- Le Gardien du manuscrit sacré
- Un Moine à toute épreuve
- Il monaco
- Golyóálló szerzetes
- Kurşun Geçirmez
- คัมภีร์หยุดกระสุน
- El guardián
- Un Monje a Prueba de Balas
- バレット モンク
- Пуленепробиваемый монах
- Bulletproof Monk - Der kugelsichere Mönch
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- Kuloodporny
- Nepriestrelný mních
- Neprůstřelný mnich
- Брониран монах
- Αλεξίσφαιρος Καλόγερος
- Călugărul antiglonț
- O Monge à Prova de Balas
- נזיר חסין אש
- 防弹武僧
- 防彈武僧
- 刀槍不入一僧侶
- 방탄승
- Куленепробивний чернець
- Neperšaunamas Vienuolis, ტყვიაგამძლე ბერი
- Zaščitnik
- Người Bảo Vệ Kinh Thánh
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Bulletproof Monk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bulletproof Monk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bulletproof Monk?
Bulletproof Monk runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Bulletproof Monk released?
Bulletproof Monk was released on April 16, 2003.
Who directed Bulletproof Monk?
Bulletproof Monk was directed by Paul Hunter.
More films by Paul Hunter Who is in the cast of Bulletproof Monk?
Bulletproof Monk stars Seann William Scott, Jaime King and Yun-Fat Chow.
How much did Bulletproof Monk make at the box office?
Bulletproof Monk grossed $37.7 million worldwide ($23.4 million domestic, $14.4 million international) on a budget of $52 million.
How is Bulletproof Monk rated?
Bulletproof Monk has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 40 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Bulletproof Monk have a post-credit scene?
No. Bulletproof Monk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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