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The Bodyguard

5.119731h 28mRMovieActionThriller

Karate master and anti-drug vigilante Chiba returns to his home in Japan, where he holds a press conference announcing his intention to wipe out the nation's drug industry. He also offers his services as a bodyguard to anyone who is…

DirectorRyuichi Takamori
WriterRyuzo Nakanishi
ProducerSunao Sakagami

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Cast · Directed by Ryuichi Takamori

SCSonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
Naoto Kiba
MAMari Atsumi
Mari Atsumi
Reiko Miwa
RYRinichi Yamamoto
Rinichi Yamamoto
Takeshi Kumazawa
EGEiji Gō
Eiji Gō
Toru Kumazawa
HMHideo Murota
Hideo Murota
Black April Hijacker
YWYayoi Watanabe
Yayoi Watanabe
Maki
HTHatsue Tonooka
Hatsue Tonooka
Stripper
RYRikiya Yasuoka
Rikiya Yasuoka
Dubhe
TH
Takashi Hio
Alkaid Hoshino
KT
Kinji Takinami
Shigeru Kumazawa
HK
Hajime Kubo
Ayuta
TT
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Alioth

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The Bodyguard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bodyguard?

The Bodyguard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Filmtap in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Bodyguard on Netflix?

No, The Bodyguard is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling.

Is The Bodyguard on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Bodyguard is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Bodyguard for free?

The Bodyguard is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmtap and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Bodyguard?

Yes — The Bodyguard is followed by Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973) in the Karate Kiba Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Bodyguard?

The Bodyguard is the first film in the Karate Kiba Collection.

Is The Bodyguard part of a trilogy?

No — The Bodyguard is part of the Karate Kiba Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Karate Kiba Collection?

There are 2 films in the Karate Kiba Collection: The Bodyguard (1973) and Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973).