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Protagonist (2007): Ratings & Box Office

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Protagonist is a 2007 documentary directed by Jessica Yu. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $13,850 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$13.9K
Metascore
68
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Protagonist (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Jessica Yu
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Protagonist About?

The premise of Protagonist without spoilers.

This documentary weaves together the lives of four seemingly unrelated men: a terrorist, a bank robber, a gay evangelist, and a martial arts student. Through their individual stories, the film explores universal themes of struggle and the search for self-determination. Director Yu uses a unique blend of puppetry and elements of ancient Greek drama to create a striking and insightful examination of human nature and the pursuit of control.

Protagonist Themes & Keywords

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  • terrorist
  • martial arts
  • bank robber
  • f rated
  • flip book
  • voice over narration
  • revolutionary
  • resolution
  • puppet
  • marionette
  • kung fu
  • homosexual
+9 more
  • gay interest
  • father son relationship
  • euripides
  • doubt
  • child abuse
  • catharsis
  • bullying
  • activist
  • activism
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Crew

The Director of Protagonist

Directed by Jessica Yu.

From the director

More from Jessica Yu

More films directed by Jessica Yu, best-rated first: In the Realms of the Unreal, Last Call at the Oasis, Quiz Lady and Ping Pong Playa.

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Ratings

Protagonist Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Protagonist 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Protagonist Box Office

Protagonist grossed $13,850 worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.9K

US & Canada
$13.9K

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FAQ

Protagonist FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Protagonist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Protagonist?

Protagonist runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Protagonist released?

Protagonist was released on November 30, 2007.

Who directed Protagonist?

Protagonist was directed by Jessica Yu.

More films by Jessica Yu

How much did Protagonist make at the box office?

Protagonist grossed $13,850 worldwide.

How is Protagonist rated?

Protagonist has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Protagonist have a post-credit scene?

No. Protagonist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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