The Protector
“Vengeance Knows No Mercy.”
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
Where to watch The Protector in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Protector there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Protector streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
About The Protector
The Protector is a 2005 Thai-language action, crime and drama film directed by Prachya Pinkaew. The cast is led by Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.
The Protector was produced by Sahamongkolfilm, Baa-Ram-Ewe, and Golden Network Asia and made in Thailand and Hong Kong. It was released on August 11, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Prachya Pinkaew
- Writers
- Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew
- Release date
- August 11, 2005
- Original language
- Thai
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Thailand, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Sahamongkolfilm, Baa-Ram-Ewe, Golden Network Asia
The Protector cast & crew
The Protector was directed by Prachya Pinkaew and written by Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, and Prachya Pinkaew.
The cast features Tony Jaa as Kham, Petchtai Wongkamlao as Mark, Bongkoj Khongmalai as Pla, Jin Xing as Madame Rose, Nathan Jones as T.K., and Johnny Tri Nguyen as Johnny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Payont Permsith, cinematography is by Nattawut Kittikhun, and it was produced by Prachya Pinkaew and Sukanya Vongsthapat.
Is The Protector worth watching?
The Protector holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 940 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Protector is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Protector
In United States, you can stream The Protector on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Protector
Tony Jaa
Kham
Petchtai Wongkamlao
Mark
Bongkoj Khongmalai
Pla
Jin Xing
Madame Rose
Nathan Jones
T.K.
Johnny Tri Nguyen
Johnny
Lateef Crowder
Capoeira Fighter
Jonathan Patrick Foo
Wushu Fighter
Damian de Montemas
Vincent
Winai Poonpermsiri
Fortune Teller
David Asavanond
Officer Rick
Kittapon Wattanasinchai
Couple on the Street
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The Protector — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Protector in United States?
The Protector is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Protector on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Protector is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Protector in?
The Protector is originally in Thai, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Protector rated?
The Protector is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 940 ratings.
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