Primary Motive (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1992, Primary Motive is a thriller film directed by Daniel Adams, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In this political thriller, a gubernatorial candidate's idealistic press secretary discovers that the opposing political candidate has feathered the nest of his campaigns with terrible lies.
Who’s in it. Primary Motive stars Judd Nelson as Andrew Blumenthal, Richard Jordan as Chris Poulas, Sally Kirkland as Helen Poulas and Justine Bateman as Darcy Link, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Primary Motive has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primary Motive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primary Motive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primary Motive (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Primary Motive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Primary Motive worth watching?
- Primary Motive holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Primary Motive?
- Primary Motive stars Judd Nelson, Richard Jordan, Sally Kirkland, Justine Bateman and John Savage.
- When was Primary Motive released?
- Primary Motive was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.