The Protégé (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Protégé is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Martin Campbell, running about 109 minutes. “Made for vengeance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. When Moody, the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival, is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.
Who’s in it. The Protégé stars Maggie Q as Anna, Michael Keaton as Michael Rembrandt, Samuel L. Jackson as Moody and David Rintoul as Edward Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Protégé has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Protégé page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Protégé tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Protégé (2021)?
- In US, The Protégé is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Protégé worth watching?
- The Protégé holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Protégé?
- The Protégé stars Maggie Q, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, David Rintoul and Robert Patrick.
- When was The Protégé released?
- The Protégé was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.