Frank and Rachel in The Bodyguard (1992)
Some would say that the love story is secondary, but the unspoken bond between Rachel and Frank is part of the reason for the movie’s blockbuster success. Frank, a professional bodyguard, is hired to protect Rachel, an actress and singer, after she receives death threats from a stalker. The two disagree on a lot of things, but eventually bond after a riot at one of her concerts. After they sleep together, Frank realizes it’s a conflict of interest and breaks things off. Rachel, a woman scorned, starts acting out and puts herself in danger. Frank took a bullet for Rachel, but recovers. Their love story never forms into a relationship, as the two say goodbye with one last kiss.
