My Bodyguard

In this 1980 coming-of-age drama directed by Tony Bill, a young high school student, played by Chris Makepeace, finds himself the target of relentless bullying. In a desperate bid for protection, he befriends a towering, misunderstood classmate, portrayed by Adam Baldwin, who becomes his unlikely bodyguard. The film also features notable performances by Matt Dillon and Ruth Gordon. While it didn’t garner any major awards, it remains a poignant exploration of friendship and courage. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.