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Predator

1987·Movie
1h 47min·R
68
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

War and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
80s Action ClassicMilitary Sci-Fi HorrorIconic Synth ScoreJungle Survival ThrillerHyper-Masculine EnsemblePractical Effects ShowcasePredator vs. CommandosNostalgic BlockbusterHigh-Octane Combat

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Where can I stream Predator legally?

Predator is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Predator worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Predator rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Predator?

1 h 47 min

Predator runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Predator?

Critics56
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Predator higher (83) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Predator a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$98 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is Predator in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Predator?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Predator in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Predator use?

HandwaveArtistic License – BiologyMonster Threat ExpirationVillain of Another StoryPersecution FlipHand SignalsRoaring Rampage of RescueBattle Trophy"Not So Different" RemarkPrivate Military ContractorsKnight of CerebusNo Animals Were Harmedand 205 more

TV Tropes lists 217 storytelling tropes for Predator, including Handwave, Artistic License – Biology, Monster Threat Expiration.