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Predator

1987·Movie
1h 47min·R
68
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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Soon the hunt will begin.

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?

In the United States, Predator streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Predator worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Predator plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Predator scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

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 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 tropes for it, including Handwave, Artistic License – Biology, and Monster Threat Expiration.