While many stories share this title, " The Bodyguard " most famously refers to the starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, a cultural phenomenon that defined the "protector-romance" genre. 🎬 The 1992 Cinematic Phenomenon
A popular recent romantic comedy that flips the traditional script: The Bodyguard
Released on November 25, 1992, this romantic thriller became the , earning over $411 million worldwide. While many stories share this title, " The
: Originally by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston’s powerhouse cover spent 14 weeks at #1. The "Bodyguard" title and trope continue to thrive
The "Bodyguard" title and trope continue to thrive in different media: The Katherine Center Novel (2022)
: The script was written in 1975 for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross. It was famously rejected 67 times before Costner pushed for its production nearly 20 years later.
: Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner), a former Secret Service agent, is hired to protect superstar singer Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) from a dangerous stalker.