Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision (2004): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 2004, Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision is an animation, history and documentary film directed by David Lebrun, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. The animated documentary Proteus explores the nineteenth century's engagement with the undersea world through science, technology, painting, poetry and myth. The central figure of the film is biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel, who found in the depths of the sea an ecstatic and visionary fusion of science and art.

Who’s in it. Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision stars Marian Seldes as Narrator (voice), Corey Burton as Ernst Haeckel (voice), Richard Dysart as The Ancient Mariner (voice) and Phil Proctor as Wolfgang von Goethe (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision page.

If you liked it. Fans of Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision (2004)?
In US, Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision worth watching?
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision?
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision stars Marian Seldes, Corey Burton, Richard Dysart, Phil Proctor and James Warwick.
When was Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision released?
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.