Synopsis
The animated documentary Proteus explores the nineteenth century's engagement with the undersea world through science, technology, painting, poetry and myth. The central figure of the film is biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel, who found in the depths of the sea an ecstatic and visionary fusion of science and art.
Scores
Overall Score
13.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
0.5%
Review Aggregate
46.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 25% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, realistic, thought-provoking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalrealisticthought-provokinghistoricaltragiclighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score24.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score51.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes125
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $1,246 | $2,001 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $1,246 | $2,001 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $623 | $1,001 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,606 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $0 | $0 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $48,000 | $77,100 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $114,000 | $183,112 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $65,400 | $105,049 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $229,023 | $367,867 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $218,000 (est) | $350,162 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $5,000 | $8,031 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $14,000 | $22,487 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $43,600 | $70,032 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $360,600 | $579,213 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $-131,577 | $-211,345 |
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