The Protagonists (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1999, The Protagonists is a thriller, drama, crime and documentary film directed by Luca Guadagnino, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An Italian movie crew goes to London to make a documentary about a murder case that took place a few years before.
Who’s in it. The Protagonists stars Tilda Swinton as Actress, Fabrizia Sacchi as Herself, Claudio Gioè as Happy and Paolo Briguglia as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Protagonists has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Protagonists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Protagonists tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Protagonists (1999)?
- In GB, The Protagonists is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Protagonists worth watching?
- The Protagonists holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Protagonists?
- The Protagonists stars Tilda Swinton, Fabrizia Sacchi, Claudio Gioè, Paolo Briguglia and Michelle Hunziker.
- When was The Protagonists released?
- The Protagonists was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.