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Primal

2019·Movie
1h 37min
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic324.0Rotten Tomatoes39%23%
IMDb4.9Metacritic324.0Rotten Tomatoes39%23%

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Primal fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The ultimate hunter vs the ultimate predator

A big-game hunter for zoos books passage on a Greek shipping freighter with a fresh haul of exotic and deadly animals from the Amazon, including a rare white Jaguar – along with a political assassin being extradited to the U.S in secret. Two days into the journey, the assassin escapes and releases the captive animals, throwing the ship into chaos.
Action ThrillerAnimal AttackPolitical IntrigueExotic AnimalsHunter vs HuntedFast-PacedSurvivalEscapist

Crew

Directed by:
Nick Powell, Javier E. Pérez, Coraly Santaliz
Written by:
Richard Leder
Produced by:
Michael Sirow, Alastair Burlingham, Kirk Shaw
Composed by:
David Kitchens, Guillaume Roussel, Jeffrey Roy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Primal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primal legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+HowdyAmazon MX Player

Primal is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Primal worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Primal rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Primal?

1 h 37 min

Primal runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Primal?

Critics36
Audiences37

Yes. Critics average 36 and audiences 37 out of 100, so both groups see Primal much the same way.

Was Primal a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$146,863

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $146,863 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Primal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Primal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Primal in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Primal use?

Vehicular SabotageInstant SedationWrench Whack"Die Hard" on an XManiac MonkeysBound and GaggedBoom, Headshot!Panthera AwesomeScrew This, I'm Out of Here!One-Word TitleSnakes Are SinisterSick Captive Scamand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Primal, including Vehicular Sabotage, Instant Sedation, Wrench Whack.