6.4Summary
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Pure escapism
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
- You're watching with family
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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- John Greyson, Jack Lewis
- Written by
- John Greyson, Jack Lewis
- Produced by
- Platon Trakoshis, Anita Lee, Steven Markovitz
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Facts
September 7, 2003 · 1 h 42 min · Nudity, Sexual Content
- Released
- September 7, 2003
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min
- Content
- Nudity, Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama, History, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Afrikaans, Dutch
- Made in
- Canada, South Africa
- Available in
- 1 country
Tropes
Shut Up, Hannibal!, Husky Russkie, Discord Tropes +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Proteus?"
Questions about Proteus
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Proteus worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4).
Is Proteus good for date night?
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Proteus plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Proteus use?
TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Shut Up, Hannibal!, Husky Russkie, and Discord Tropes.