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The Hitman's Bodyguard
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Patrick Hughes. With Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 t…
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Release snapshot for The Hitman's Bodyguard.
MoviHero lists August 16, 2017 as the release date for The Hitman's Bodyguard. Patrick Hughes is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce, Samuel L. Jackson as Darius Kincaid, Gary Oldman as Vladislav Dukhovich, Salma Hayek Pinault as Sonia Kincaid. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 16, 2017
GenresCrime · Thriller · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorPatrick Hughes
CastRyan Reynolds as Michael Bryce, Samuel L. Jackson as Darius Kincaid, Gary Oldman as Vladislav Dukhovich, Salma Hayek Pinault as Sonia Kincaid
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Hitman's Bodyguard runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 6,893 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Hitman's Bodyguard is getting absolutely flensed by the critics, including several of whom I personally value the opinion of very highly.”
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“Once upon a time two sworn enemies teamed up!”
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“For professional Bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), life is good.”
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“Good old-school entertainment, so much so that I thought it was from earlier 2000s rather than 2017.”
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““Kincaid” (Samuel L. Jackson) is slated to give crucial evidence against Belorussian megalomaniac “Dukhovich” (Gary Oldman) who is in custody in Holland but who has…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMichael BryceMichael Bryce in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), played by Ryan Reynolds.Open character guide otherDarius KincaidDarius Kincaid in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), played by Samuel L. Jackson.Open character guide otherVladislav DukhovichVladislav Dukhovich in The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), played by Gary Oldman.Open character guide
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