Bodyguards and Assassins
2009, Cantonese. Directed by Teddy Chen.
To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 401 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Bodyguards and Assassins is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Teddy ChenDirector
- Wang XueqiLi Yutang
- Tony Leung Ka-faiProf. Chen Xiaobai
- Hu JunGeneral Yan Xiaoguo
- Donnie YenShum Chung Yang
- Nicholas Tse Ting-fungDeng Sidi
- Edison WangLi Chongguang
- Leon Lai MingPrince Liu Yubai
- Mengke BateerStinky Tofu
- Chris Lee YuchunFang Hong
- Simon YamGeneral Fang Tian
- Fan BingbingYueru
- Zhou YunChun
Details
- Released
- 18 December 2009
- Original title
- 十月圍城
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Guo Junli, Chun Tin-nam, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $6.6M
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Bodyguards and Assassins: quick answers
Is Bodyguards and Assassins worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 401 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Bodyguards and Assassins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bodyguards and Assassins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bodyguards and Assassins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bodyguards and Assassins is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bodyguards and Assassins on?
Bodyguards and Assassins is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bodyguards and Assassins?
If you liked Bodyguards and Assassins, try Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, Ip Man, The Bodyguard from Beijing.
Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) was directed by Teddy Chen and stars Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Hu Jun.