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Primate

2026Movie1 h 29 minR

HorrorThriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic585.3
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic585.3

Summary

College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or romance.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Johannes Roberts
Written by
Ernest Riera, Johannes Roberts
Produced by
John Hodges, Walter Hamada, Bradley Pilz
Music by
Adrian Johnston

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Facts

January 1, 2026 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
January 1, 2026
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Hope Spot, Maniac Monkeys, It Can Think +5

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Primate?"

Questions about Primate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primate?

Prime

In the United States, Primate streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 65 other countries.

Is Primate worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, and Metacritic 58).

Will Primate scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.