Prime (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.9

Prime poster

Released in 2005, Prime is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ben Younger, running about 102 minutes. “A Therapeutic New Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A career driven professional from Manhattan is wooed by a young painter, who also happens to be the son of her psychoanalyst.

Who’s in it. Prime stars Pokwang, Valeen Montenegro, Cherry Pie Picache and Roxanne Guinoo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Prime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prime page.

If you liked it. Fans of Prime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Prime (2005)?
In US, Prime is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Prime worth watching?
Prime holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Prime?
Prime stars Pokwang, Valeen Montenegro, Cherry Pie Picache, Roxanne Guinoo and Amy Austria.
When was Prime released?
Prime was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.