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Protocol

1984·Movie
1h 36min·PG

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat.

A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Romantic ComedyFish-out-of-Water StoryPolitical SatireInnocence vs. CorruptionSituational HumorFeel-Good Movie1980s Culture ClashQuirky Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Protocol legally?

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

Is Protocol worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Protocol rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Protocol?

1 h 36 min

Protocol runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Protocol?

Critics44
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see Protocol much the same way.

Was Protocol a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$26 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Protocol in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Protocol?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Protocol in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.