The Fourth Protocol (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, The Fourth Protocol is an action and thriller film directed by John Mackenzie, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Led by Kim Philby, Plan Aurora is a plan that breaches the top-secret Fourth Protocol and turns the fears that shaped it into a living nightmare. A crack Soviet agent, placed under cover in a quiet English country town, begins to assemble a nuclear bomb, whilst an MI5 agent attempts to prevent it's detonation.
Who’s in it. The Fourth Protocol stars Michael Caine as John Preston, Pierce Brosnan as Valeri Petrofsky / James Edward Ross, Ned Beatty as Borisov and Joanna Cassidy as Irina Vassilievna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Fourth Protocol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fourth Protocol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fourth Protocol 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 Fourth Protocol (1987)?
- In GB, The Fourth Protocol is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fourth Protocol worth watching?
- The Fourth Protocol holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fourth Protocol?
- The Fourth Protocol stars Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, Joanna Cassidy and Julian Glover.
- When was The Fourth Protocol released?
- The Fourth Protocol was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.