Proteus

1995·Movie
1h 37min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Proteus fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, technology, and the future

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In the middle of the ocean, a new form of horror is taking shape.

Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits.
Sci-Fi HorrorShape-Shifting MonsterBiological ExperimentOil Rig SettingHeroin SmugglersPsychological ThrillerTechnological HorrorMemory AbsorptionIsolationClaustrophobic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Proteus

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Where can I stream Proteus legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Proteus worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Proteus rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Proteus?

1 h 37 min

Proteus runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Proteus?

Critics46
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Proteus much the same way.

What language is Proteus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Proteus?

21ATBEBFCDCHCIDEFRGFITLUMCMGML+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Proteus in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Proteus use?

Tap on the HeadDiscord TropesFingoreNon-Indicative NameMooks"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightParasites Are EvilWeaksauce WeaknessAction GirlDeath by CameoDistracted by the SexyDeadpan Snarkerand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Proteus, including Tap on the Head, Discord Tropes, Fingore.

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