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Predator

1987·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb7.8Metacritic478.5Rotten Tomatoes65%87%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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Predator fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Action HorrorMonster MovieJungle WarfareSci-Fi ThrillerMacho CommandosIconic Creature DesignGory Special EffectsTense StandoffsSurvivalCat and Mouse

Crew

Directed by:
John McTiernan, Craig R. Baxley, Beau Marks
Written by:
John Thomas, Jim Thomas, Donald Meyers
Produced by:
Joel Silver, John Davis, Lawrence Gordon
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Alan Silvestri, Dennis Sands

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Questions about Predator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Predator legally?

YouTube TV

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 language

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

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.