# The Protector (2005) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/tom-yum-goong-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 59% |
| Editorial Rating | 50/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 76% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 51/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Prachya Pinkaew |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

The Protector (2005) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Critics shrugged; the four-minute unbroken staircase take is still studied by every action unit working today. Critics and audiences diverge (50% critic vs 76% audience). Metascore 51/100. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew.

## Celluloid verdict

Critics shrugged; the four-minute unbroken staircase take is still studied by every action unit working today.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing, Nathan Jones, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Lateef Crowder, Jonathan Patrick Foo

## Where to watch

Thailand: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Protector worth watching?**
The Protector holds a 59% Celluloid Score. Critics shrugged; the four-minute unbroken staircase take is still studied by every action unit working today.

**What is The Protector about?**
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.

**Who directed The Protector?**
The Protector (2005) was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Protector?**
59% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (50/100), Metascore (51/100), Letterboxd (3.3/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Protector?**
The Protector is on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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