Protector (2026)
Kernel Score: 69% · 18 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2026-03-05
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Protector
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-29.
Overview
Former war hero Nikki's peaceful life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.
Protector parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Protector is an R-rated action thriller in which a mother fights the criminal underworld to rescue her kidnapped daughter.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves kidnapping, a rescue mission, and action violence against criminal organizations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Adrian Grünberg
Cast
- Milla Jovovich as Nikki
- Matthew Modine as Colonel Joseph Lavelle
Protector FAQ
Is Protector good?
Protector has a 69% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 18 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Protector?
In the US you can stream Protector on Fubo, Philo and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Protector OK for kids?
Protector is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Protector is an R-rated action thriller in which a mother fights the criminal underworld to rescue her kidnapped daughter.
What movies are like Protector?
If you liked Protector, try Extraction 2, The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The Killer and Rob-B-Hood.