The Protector (2022 film)

The Protector is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Brad Furman. The film stars Liam Neeson as Michael, a rancher and former Marine living in Arizona who must protect a young boy, Miguel (Jacob Perez), from a cartel seeking to silence him after he witnesses their leader's son committing murder.

The plot follows Michael's efforts to keep Miguel safe while evading cartel members who are relentlessly pursuing them. Michael utilizes his military training and survival skills to protect the boy and expose the cartel's corruption.

The film was released in theaters in February 2022 and received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised Neeson's performance but criticized the predictable plot and generic action sequences.