The Life of All-American Actor Kevin Costner

The success of The Bodyguard did not stop with the movie itself. Its soundtrack became a record-breaking phenomenon, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and turning the film’s music into a cultural force that outlasted many of the reviews.

That achievement helped make the movie far bigger than a typical box-office hit. Even people who had never seen every scene knew the songs, especially Whitney Houston’s signature performance, and the film’s image would remain tied to her voice for decades.