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Protagonist

6.920071h 30mRMovieDocumentary

Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student.

DirectorJessica Yu
WriterJessica Yu

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jessica Yu

HKHans-Joachim Klein
Hans-Joachim Klein
Himself
MS
Mark Salzman
Himself
CDChris Diamantopoulos
Chris Diamantopoulos
Narrator
MP
Mark Pierpont
MSMarina Sirtis
Marina Sirtis
Narrator
JLJoe Loya
Joe Loya

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Protagonist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Protagonist?

Protagonist is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Protagonist on Netflix?

No, Protagonist is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Protagonist on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Protagonist isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Protagonist for free?

Protagonist is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.