Proteus (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2003, Proteus is a drama, romance and history film directed by John Greyson, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Proteus stars Rouxnet Brown as Claas Blank, Neil Sandilands as Rijkhaart Jacobsz, Shaun Smyth as Virgil Niven and Kristen Thomson as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Proteus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proteus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Proteus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Proteus (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Proteus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Proteus worth watching?
- Proteus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Proteus?
- Proteus stars Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth, Kristen Thomson and Tessa Jubber.
- When was Proteus released?
- Proteus was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.