The Protected Men (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2024, The Protected Men is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Irene von Alberti, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Ecology, equality, sustainability: Anita and Sarah pursue lofty political goals as they establish a new feminist party. By contrast, the men who are infected by a new type of virus tend to have less honorable intentions. The consequences: sexual obsession, molestation, and death. Urgent effort is put into developing a vaccine. But should the male sex be saved at all?
Who’s in it. The Protected Men stars Britta Hammelstein as Anita Martinelli, Mavie Hörbiger as Sarah Bedford, Yousef Sweid as Ralph Martinelli and Bibiana Beglau as Hilda Helsinki Pfeiffer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Protected Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Protected Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Protected Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Protected Men (2024)?
- In GB, The Protected Men is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Protected Men worth watching?
- The Protected Men holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Protected Men?
- The Protected Men stars Britta Hammelstein, Mavie Hörbiger, Yousef Sweid, Bibiana Beglau and Godehard Giese.
- When was The Protected Men released?
- The Protected Men was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.