Protozoa (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Protozoa is a drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Darren Aronofsky’s AFI short opens with angry slacker Dave sitting in a dreary, empty junkyard. Dave stares into space, sips beer, and beats the hell out of a cracked guitar. We quickly realize the emptiness of the dump parallels the emptiness of Dave’s life which consists of smoking weed, staring at television screens and watching mentally retarded school children. Dave’s friend Pete is shortly introduced, along with their friend, Ari, who despite calling her pals losers, doesn’t seem to accomplishing much herself. These three are going nowhere fast. They’re the amoebas of life… protozoa….
Who’s in it. Protozoa stars Michael Bonitatis as Dave, Lucy Liu as Ari and Damon Whitaker as Pete.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Protozoa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Protozoa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Protozoa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Protozoa (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Protozoa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Protozoa worth watching?
- Protozoa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Protozoa?
- Protozoa stars Michael Bonitatis, Lucy Liu and Damon Whitaker.
- When was Protozoa released?
- Protozoa was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.