Primeval (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Primeval is an action, adventure and horror film directed by Michael Katleman, running about 93 minutes. “Inspired by the true story of the most prolific serial killer in history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.
Who’s in it. Primeval stars Dominic Purcell as Tim Manfrey, Brooke Langton as Aviva Masters, Orlando Jones as Steven Johnson and Jürgen Prochnow as Jacob Krieg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Primeval has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.3M 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 Primeval page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primeval tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primeval (2007)?
- In US, Primeval 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 Primeval worth watching?
- Primeval holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primeval?
- Primeval stars Dominic Purcell, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jürgen Prochnow and Gideon Emery.
- When was Primeval released?
- Primeval was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.