What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Bodyguard
Katherine Center · Book · 2022
If you loved The Bodyguard, start with The Bodyguard (1992) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Bodyguard across media.
What hooked you in The Bodyguard is the tension that ignites when high-stakes professional roles force two people into vulnerable proximity.
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The source
The Bodyguard
Film · 1992
Films on the same thread
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Patrick Hughes · Film · 2017
Explores: Odd Couple, Forced Partnership, Reluctant Allies.
If the protective dynamic in The Bodyguard captivated you, this film delivers the same thrill of forced partnership between unlikely allies navigating a dangerous, life-threatening mission together.
The Proposal
Anne Fletcher · Film · 2009
Shares 2 threads with The Bodyguard: Forced Proximity, Romantic Comedy.
Just like the professional closeness in The Bodyguard, this story uses a high-pressure, forced proximity scenario to turn a strictly business relationship into something deeply personal and romantic.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
Much like the intense, secret-filled world of The Bodyguard, this thriller centers on a live-in arrangement that blurs professional boundaries and leads to dangerous, high-stakes emotional entanglement.
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Patrick Hughes · Film · 2021
Explores: Odd Couple, Reluctant Hero, In Over Their Heads.
Fans of the bodyguard-client dynamic in The Bodyguard will recognize the same chaotic, high-stakes energy in this mismatched team navigating a mission where the stakes are life and death.
Series on the same thread
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with The Bodyguard: Contemporary Romance.
Similar to the way The Bodyguard explores the vulnerability of public figures, this series focuses on the private tension and hidden depths of stars struggling with their public personas.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with The Bodyguard: Forced Proximity, Romantic Comedy.
If the workplace proximity and identity concealment in The Bodyguard kept you hooked, you will enjoy this story of a CEO and employee navigating a complicated, fake-dating arrangement.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
Like the slow-burn connection in The Bodyguard, this story thrives on the tension created when two people from different worlds are forced into a close, collaborative deal.
Crash Landing on You
Park Ji-eun · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The Bodyguard: Romantic Comedy.
The Bodyguard fans will appreciate this cross-border romance, where a protective, duty-bound hero must hide a vulnerable individual, echoing the same intimacy found in the original book.
Podcasts on the same thread
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.
Those drawn to the celebrity romance themes of The Bodyguard will appreciate this intimate look at how real-world stars manage the pressure of their public lives and relationships.
Fame Under Fire
BBC Sounds · Podcast
Explores: Celebrity Culture, Misinformation, Media Ethics.
If you enjoyed the celebrity focus of The Bodyguard, this investigative series pulls back the curtain on the real people behind the public pedestals you were rooting for.
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Common questions
Is The Bodyguard by Katherine Center related to the 1992 movie The Bodyguard?
No, The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a 2022 novel and is not an adaptation of or related to the 1992 movie The Bodyguard. They are separate works that share the same title but feature different characters and distinct storylines.
What is the premise of the book The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard follows Hannah Brooks, an Executive Protection Agent who looks like a kindergarten teacher but is trained in combat. She is hired to protect a superstar actor named Jack Stapleton from a stalker who breeds corgis.
Is the protagonist in The Bodyguard actually a professional protector?
Yes, in The Bodyguard, the main character Hannah Brooks is an Executive Protection Agent. Although she appears unassuming, she is a skilled professional capable of using everyday objects like wine bottle openers or ballpoint pens for self-defense.
Who is the client in The Bodyguard?
The client in The Bodyguard is a superstar actor named Jack Stapleton. He hires Hannah Brooks for protection because he is being pursued by a stalker who is a middle-aged corgi breeder.