15 Movies Like The Protector
Loved The Protector? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
#1
The Debt Collector
Tormented by past mistakes and a terminal diagnosis, an ex-debt collector returns to the underworld to protect the victims of a violent organization.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#2
My Dearest Assassin
Hunted for her rare blood type, a caged woman vows to fight alongside the assassin she loves to protect their future when an old enemy resurfaces.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#3
Rambo
In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.
#4
Jan Dara
Jan is a boy growing up in 1930s Siam in a wealthy, dysfunctional family where sex has a huge impact on everyone's lives. Jan is viewed by his father as cursed, since his mother died giving birth to him.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#5
Ong-Bak
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#6
Love Syndrome: The Beginning
Day seeks revenge on Itt for a plan that led to his brother Night's assault, but their twisted dynamic sparks unexpected feelings.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#7
Panor
Born during an ancient village ritual, Panor faces isolation as mysterious misfortunes plague those around her. She must uncover the truth behind the dark curse that has haunted her since birth.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#8
Blood and Bone
In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.
#9
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Heavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers is sent to a Russian jail on trumped-up drug charges. In order to win his freedom he must fight against the jailhouse fighting champ Uri Boyka in a battle to the death. This time he is not fighting for a title, he is fighting for his life!
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.
#10
The Red Line
Three women fall prey to a ruthless phone scam. To settle the score, they'll take on the criminal network that stole their money — and their dignity.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#11
The Rookie
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.
#12
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#13
Bang
Follows a ruthless hitman who, after narrowly escaping a fatal attempt on his life, betrays his gang in an effort to find forgiveness but ends up becoming a target himself.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Protector.
#14
Mexicali
A former special forces contractor is forced out of retirement as an avocado farmer in Mexico when local gangsters try to force him and his family off their farm.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.
#15
Hard to Kill
Mason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too. Mason is secretly taken to a hospital where he spends several years in a coma. His son meanwhile is growing up thinking his father is dead. When Mason wakes up, everyone is in danger - himself, his son, his best friend, his nurse - but most of all those who arranged for his death
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Protector.