The Hitman's Bodyguard
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.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
118 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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