Protocol_
"There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat."
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Starring
Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus
Box Office
$26.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
14 countries
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Google Play
11 countries
Prime Video
10 countries
YouTube
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Protocol earned $26.2M worldwide on a $12.0M budget — a 118% return on investment.
Year context
Protocol was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Protocol is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
Goldie Hawn
Sunny
Chris Sarandon
Michael Ransome
Richard Romanus
Emir
Andre Gregory
Nawaf Al Kabeer
Gail Strickland
Mrs. St. John
Cliff DeYoung
Hilley
Keith Szarabajka
Crowe
Ed Begley Jr.
Hassler
James Staley
Vice President Merck
Kenneth Mars
Lou
Jean Smart
Ella
MO
Maria O'Brien
Donna
Joel Brooks
Ben
Grainger Hines
Jerry
Kenneth McMillan
Senator Norris
Richard Hamilton
Mr. Davis
Mary Carver
Mrs. Davis
JD
Jack Diamond
Jimmy
Kathleen York
Charmaine
Georganne LaPiere
Bobbie
BOX OFFICE
$12.0M
Budget
$26.2M
Revenue
+118%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (89 votes)
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$26,200,000
Profit
+$14,200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Protocol about?
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
How long is Protocol?
Protocol has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Protocol?
The cast of Protocol includes Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus, Andre Gregory, Gail Strickland.
How much did Protocol make at the box office?
Protocol earned $26,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,000,000.
What is the rating of Protocol?
Protocol has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 89 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy