---
title: "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hitman-s-wife-s-bodyguard-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 522931
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hitman-s-wife-s-bodyguard-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Nu Boyana Film Studios, Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bodyguard and a hitman team up again, forced into a globe‑spanning, high‑octane adventure."

### Why Watch
- Delivers nonstop action sequences
- Pairs humor with crime thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixes several genres, which may feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violence and adult humor, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-packed, comedic, thrilling, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hitman-s-wife-s-bodyguard-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Patrick Hughes
- **Networks / Studios**: Nu Boyana Film Studios, Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Michael Bryce*
- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Darius Kincaid*
- **Salma Hayek Pinault** as *Sonia Kincaid*
- **Antonio Banderas** as *Aristotle Papdopolous*
- **Morgan Freeman** as *Senior*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Bobby O'Neill*
- **Caroline Goodall** as *Crowley*
- **Rebecca Front** as *Therapist*
- **Gabriella Wright** as *Veronika*
- **Alice McMillan** as *Ailso*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The film follows bodyguard Michael Bryce, hitman Darius Kincaid, and Darius’s wife, con artist Sonia Kincaid.

### Q: What type of movie is it?
It is an action, comedy, crime, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The movie runs about 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on June 16, 2021 in the US.

### Q: Does the plot involve a worldwide threat?
Yes, the trio become entangled in a global plot that threatens Europe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/522931)

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