Bodyguard (2018)
A troubled veteran guards a divisive politician as a terror plot unfolds with relentless, gritty suspense.
A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot.
How intense is Bodyguard?
Bodyguard is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Bodyguard feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Bodyguard
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bodyguard for you?
Is Bodyguard scary?
Only a little. Bodyguard has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Bodyguard gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Bodyguard sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Bodyguard OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Bodyguard?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Bodyguard?
Bodyguard is streaming on Netflix.
Does Bodyguard have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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