5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bodyguard (1992)
The Bodyguard (1992)
Overview
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and themes are largely apolitical, focusing on a romantic thriller narrative about a celebrity under threat and her bodyguard, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. It prioritizes character and genre conventions over political messaging.
The movie features a prominent Black female lead, contributing to visible diversity in its casting. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, instead maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its traditional male protagonist.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian practices, such as a funeral service, with respect and solemnity. Frank Farmer's devout Catholic father is depicted as a wise and loving figure whose faith provides moral guidance, and his beliefs are presented as a positive influence.
The Bodyguard does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on a heterosexual romance and the professional duties of a bodyguard, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Bodyguard" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a romance between a pop superstar and her bodyguard, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bodyguard is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
The Bodyguard (1992) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.7
Critic Ratings
3.8
3.9
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