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Primal

2019Movie1 h 37 min

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic324.0Rotten Tomatoes39%23%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic324.0Rotten Tomatoes39%23%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Nick Powell
Written by
Richard Leder
Produced by
Kirk Shaw, Luillo Ruiz, Daniel Grodnik
Music by
Guillaume Roussel

Everyone

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Facts

December 27, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 27, 2019
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$146,863
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Vehicular Sabotage, Instant Sedation, Wrench Whack +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Primal?"

Questions about Primal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primal?

HooplaOutside TV Features AmzonMovieSphere+

In the United States, Primal streams on Outside TV Features Amzon and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Primal worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.9, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 32).

Can I half-watch Primal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will Primal scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Vehicular Sabotage, Instant Sedation, and Wrench Whack.