Kevin Costner's $411 Million Action Romance Is Trending A...

Kevin Costner's $411 Million Action Romance Is Trending Again

Kevin Costner on the red carpet with an image of a man behind him.Image via Janet Mayer/INSTARimages.com

By Lade Omotade Published Feb 11, 2026, 7:31 PM EST

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34 years ago, Kevin Costner starred in this newly trending must-watch thriller, one of the movies that contributed to his prominence. As fans know, Costner has been in the industry since the 70s, appearing in a wide range of films across genres after making his film debut in the 1981 indie project Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. Of late, many recognize him from Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed TV series Yellowstone, which ran from June 20, 2018, to December 15, 2024. Costner, who also executive-produced, portrayed John Dutton in the Western drama, marking the first regular TV series role of his career.

Speaking of the brilliant titles that contributed to Costner’s prominence, we have 1987's The Untouchables, the sports comedy Bull Durham, released the following year, Field of Dreams (1989), and the 1992 romantic thriller The Bodyguard, which is making a surprise comeback on streaming. Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Lawrence Kasdan, The Bodyguard was the second-highest-grossing film of 1992, despite receiving mostly unfavorable reviews from critics. It also starred Whitney Houston in her movie acting debut, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite, Tomas Arana, Mike Starr, DeVaughn Nixon, and Gerry Bamman.

In the U.S., The Bodyguard surfaced on MGM+ charts a few hours ago, marking the first time in months since the cult classic has appeared on streaming charts. The romantic thriller is the tenth most-watched title on the streamer as of this writing, right behind Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Meanwhile, leading the list is Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin’s miniseries Vanished. Additionally, The Bodyguard is trending on the iTunes chart in Lebanon.

What Is 'The Bodyguard' About?

In The Bodyguard, Costner portrays Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who served on the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan presidential details. Farmer is also a professional bodyguard whom Bill Devaney (Cobbs) engages when best-selling pop diva Rachel Marron (Houston) is threatened by an obsessive, dangerous stalker. Initially resented and treated with disdain for his hard-nosed security procedures, Farmer soon becomes an integral part of Rachel's inner circle, and as they spend more time together, the client and protector grow closer. The Bodyguard grossed $411 million worldwide but holds a critics' rating of 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and received multiple Golden Raspberry Awards nominations, including for Worst Picture. Still, that didn’t stop the classic drama from developing a cult following over time.

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