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Protein
2025·Movie
·1h 38min·
Protein fingerprint
High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.
Energy
Brutally violent and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Violence9
- Fast Pace8
- Adrenaline7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy4
- Pathos3
- Catharsis3
Humor
Some dark humor and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor7
- Absurdist Humor5
- Satire & Parody5
World
Crime, society, and the future
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Novelty6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Intrigue7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
HighBrutally violent and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Protein is brutally violent, fast-paced, and thrilling.
All energy traits
- Violence9Physical conflict and intensity.
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
NoneEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome dark humor and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumCrime, society, and the future
Its world is built around crime, society, and the future.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Contemporary Realism6Modern, grounded storytelling.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking
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About
Eat your demons.
A gym-obsessed serial killer murders and eats a local drug dealer for their protein, inadvertently sparking a brutal and bloodthirsty tit-for-tat turf war between rival drug gangs.
Darkly Comedic ThrillerCannibalistic Serial KillerTurf WarDrug GangsSatiricalVisceral ViolenceFuturistic SettingSocial Commentary
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Questions about Protein
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Protein worth watching?
51
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Protein rated?
ViolenceNuditySexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, drug use, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Protein?
1 h 38 min
Protein runs 1 h 38 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Protein?
Critics60
Audiences51
Not quite. Critics rate Protein higher (60) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Protein in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.