Where to start
The Bodyguard
2 versions · originally a film, 1992
These stories center on the high-stakes, volatile professional dynamic between a protective, hyper-vigilant bodyguard and their guarded, high-profile charge.
✦ Most fans start here
The Bodyguard (1992)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Bodyguard
Film · 1992
The Bodyguard (1992) is the definitive cinematic experience, capturing the explosive, high-tension friction between a Secret Service agent and a diva that defined the iconic romantic thriller genre.
2022 book
The Bodyguard
Katherine Center · Book · 2022
The Bodyguard (2022) book offers a modern, literary perspective on the trope, focusing on the character-driven contrast between a lethal professional and her unassuming, everyday appearance.
Common questions
Is The Bodyguard movie from 1992 related to the 2022 book?
The 1992 movie The Bodyguard and the 2022 book titled The Bodyguard are distinct works. While they share the same title, they are separate projects and do not share the same narrative source material or plot.
Should I read the 2022 book if I enjoyed The Bodyguard movie?
If you enjoyed the themes found in The Bodyguard movie, you can read the 2022 book titled The Bodyguard. These are separate titles, so you do not need to watch the 1992 film to understand the content of the 2022 novel.
What order should I consume The Bodyguard titles?
There is no required viewing or reading order for The Bodyguard titles. The 1992 movie and the 2022 book are independent works. You can choose to start with either the film or the novel based on your personal preference for the medium.
Is The Bodyguard book a novelization of the 1992 film?
The 2022 book titled The Bodyguard is not a novelization of the 1992 film The Bodyguard. Each title exists as a standalone creative work, and the book does not adapt the screenplay or the events depicted in the 1992 movie.