Three high school freshmen, Ryan, Wade, and Emmit, are ecstatic about their new phase in life but quickly find themselves on the wrong side of Filkins, the school bully who seems unstoppable. The relentless bullying they endure on a daily basis pushes them to their breaking point. Desperate for a solution, they decide to hire a bodyguard to protect them and restore some peace to their troubled high school lives. With limited funds and a naively optimistic outlook, their search for help leads them to an unlikely candidate.

They stumble upon Drillbit Taylor, a down-on-his-luck man who convinces them he’s a skilled and adept bodyguard capable of taking on the role of their protector. Despite Drillbit's less-than-impressive resume and questionable methods, the boys are hopeful that his presence will put an end to their torment. However, as they begin to spend more time with Drillbit, they start to question his qualifications and intentions, realizing that their solution might not be as straightforward as they initially thought. The boys have to navigate through their high school challenges and Drillbit's unconventional protection techniques, hoping for a semblance of normalcy under his wing.