The Best Movies and TV Shows Like The Hitman’s Bodyguard

Michael Bryce, once a top-tier protection agent, finds his life in shambles after a high-profile client is assassinated on his watch. Years later, he is eking out a living protecting corporate clients in London. His mundane existence is shattered when his ex-girlfriend, Interpol agent Amelia Roussel, recruits him for a desperate mission. She needs to transport Darius Kincaid, the world’s most notorious hitman, from a safe house in England to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Kincaid is the only witness capable of testifying against Vladislav Dukhovich, a ruthless Belarusian dictator accused of genocide.The journey quickly devolves into chaos as Dukhovich’s forces, aided by a mole within Interpol, ambush the transport. Forced to work together, the mismatched pair must overcome their intense mutual hatred. Bryce is a rigid, rule-following professional who despises Kincaid’s reckless chaos, while Kincaid is a charismatic, trigger-happy assassin who views Bryce’s fastidious nature as a personal affront. Despite their clashing philosophies, they forge an unlikely bond while navigating a relentless gauntlet of assassins, high-speed car chases, and explosive shootouts across Europe.As they travel, Kincaid offers unsolicited relationship advice, helping Bryce confront his failures regarding Amelia, while Bryce slowly realizes that Kincaid’s moral compass is more complex than he initially assumed. Kincaid reveals he only agreed to testify to secure the release of his imprisoned wife, Sonia, proving his actions are driven by devotion rather than malice. Their journey culminates in a violent showdown in Amsterdam, where Dukhovich launches a full-scale assault to silence the witness before he can reach the courthouse.In the final act, Bryce and Kincaid stand side-by-side against an army of mercenaries. Bryce finally sheds his obsession with perfection, embracing the unpredictable nature of his partner to secure their survival. They successfully deliver Kincaid to the trial, where his testimony leads to Dukhovich’s conviction. The film concludes with the duo having earned a begrudging respect for one another. They part ways as allies, having successfully navigated a lethal gauntlet that transformed their professional animosity into a genuine, albeit deeply dysfunctional, friendship born of shared survival and the pursuit of justice.