Protocol

Protocol

There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat.

Directed by Herbert Ross

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company

198496 min5.5 / 10

A lighthearted political comedy about an ordinary woman thrust into diplomatic chaos, driven by satire and fish-out-of-water humor.

A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.

Questions people ask

  • Is Protocol sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Protocol easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Protocol end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Protocol violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Protocol scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

11/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Protocol

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Protocol

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Protocol, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Protocol, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Protocol, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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