Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Protector is a 2026 action thriller directed by Adrian Grünberg. This guide provides an overview of the film's premise and core production details.
Spoiler-free: this page uses only the official synopsis and public data.
Protector at a Glance
Ratings Snapshot
| Source | Score | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB (audience votes) | 8.4/10 | 647 |
What Is Protector About? (Spoiler-Free)
After her daughter is abducted, Nikki enters the criminal underworld to find her. She faces pursuit from both military forces and law enforcement during her mission to save her child.
Cast and Characters
- Milla Jovovich as Nikki Halstead
- Matthew Modine as Colonel Joseph Lavelle
- Isabel Myers as Chloe Halstead
- D. B. Sweeney as Captain Michaels
- Don Harvey as Sullivan
- Michael Stahl-David as Detective John Blake
- Lydia Hull as Detective Alexa Jane
- Chase Kim as Detective Jin Woo
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Don Cherel |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Vern Nobles Jr. |
| Producers | Mun Bong-seub, Pak Ho-sung, Ceasar Richbow, Delphine Perrier |
Who Should Watch Protector?
It may suit you if:
- You enjoy action films featuring high-stakes rescue missions.
- You prefer thrillers involving characters navigating dangerous criminal environments.
- You want to see Milla Jovovich in a lead role.
You might skip it if:
- You dislike intense action sequences involving military and police conflict.
- You prefer stories that do not center on kidnapping themes.
Before You Watch
This film has a runtime of 90 minutes and carries an R rating. It is categorized as an action thriller.
Movies Like Protector
These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for Protector.
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| The Protector (1985) | 5.9/10 | Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. |
| The Marine 6: Close Quarters (2018) | 6.8/10 | Jake Carter and another former Marine, Luke Trapper, join forces to rescue a young kidnapped girl from a gang of international criminals. |
| Lights Out (2024) | 7.0/10 | A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just-released ex-con, pitting him against corrupt cops and hired killers now… |
| In Cold Light (2026) | 5.9/10 | Fresh out of prison, Ava's attempt to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee into a nightmarish… |
| Point Blank (2019) | 6.0/10 | A nurse is forced to spring a wounded murder suspect from the hospital when the man’s brother kidnaps his pregnant wife and wants to make a trade. |
| One Mile: Chapter Two (2026) | 6.6/10 | Former special forces operative Danny is forced back onto a remote island when a violent, secretive community takes revenge by abducting his daughter… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Protector (2026)?
Protector (2026) runs 1 h 30 min (90 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who directed Protector?
Adrian Grünberg.
Who stars in Protector?
Milla Jovovich, Matthew Modine, Isabel Myers, D. B. Sweeney, Don Harvey.
When was Protector released?
The first release date listed on TMDB is 2026-02-20.
What is the US rating of Protector?
TMDB lists a US rating of R. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.
Data checked on November 9, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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