Il Protagonista (2025) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2025, Il Protagonista is a comédie film directed by Fabrizio Benvenuto, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Giancarlo Mangiapane is thirty years old and has one single dream: to become a great actor. However, the important roles aren't coming, so Giancarlo ends up acting in his everyday life. One day, his agent tells him he's about to get the opportunity of a lifetime: the lead audition for Clochard, a biopic about the life of Gustavo Noradin, a 1950s tap dance champion who fell from grace due to his addictions. When he discovers that his roommate is also preparing for the same role, a rivalry is born that begins to obsess him. Between exhausting rehearsals, a mother who keeps trying to reach him, and a fearsome casting director, Giancarlo's identification with the character becomes total, to the point of jeopardizing his true identity.

Who’s in it. Il Protagonista stars Pierluigi Gigante, Morena Gentile, Alessio Lapice and Adriano Giannini, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Il Protagonista sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Protagonista page.

If you liked it. Fans of Il Protagonista tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.