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Bodyguards and Assassins

“To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.”

★ 6.8(393)20092h 19m

Bodyguards and Assassins is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Teddy Chan
Release date: 2009-12-18
Runtime: 2h 19m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $6,604,537
Budget: $23,000,000
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: China Film Group Corporation

Bodyguards and Assassins — trailer

About Bodyguards and Assassins

Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 movie in the Drama, Action and History genres, directed by Teddy Chan, starring Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi and Tony Leung Ka-fai. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 393 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bodyguards and Assassins in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.

Cast

Donnie Yen

Sum Chung-Yang

Wang Xueqi

Li Yu-Tang

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Prof. Chen Xiaobai

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Ah Si / Deng Si-Di

Hu Jun

General Yan Xiao-Guo

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

HK Police Chief Shi Mi-Fu

Chris Lee Yuchun

Fang Hong

Fan Bingbing

Yuet-yu

Zhou Yun

Ah Suen

Mengke Bateer

Stinky Tofu

Edison Wang

Li Chung-Guang

Leon Lai Ming

Prince Lau Luk-Yak / Liu Yu-Bai

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bodyguards and Assassins in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Bodyguards and Assassins on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Bodyguards and Assassins on Netflix?+

Bodyguards and Assassins is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?+

Bodyguards and Assassins has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?+

Bodyguards and Assassins stars Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung and Hu Jun.

When did Bodyguards and Assassins come out?+

Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 movie directed by Teddy Chan.

What genre is Bodyguards and Assassins?+

Bodyguards and Assassins is Drama, Action and History film.

Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?+

Bodyguards and Assassins was directed by Teddy Chan.