Primate (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2026, Primate is a horror and thriller film directed by Johannes Roberts, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.
Who’s in it. Primate stars Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy, Jessica Alexander as Hannah, Troy Kotsur as Adam and Victoria Wyant as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Primate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primate tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primate (2026)?
- In US, Primate is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Primate worth watching?
- Primate holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primate?
- Primate stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant and Gia Hunter.
- When was Primate released?
- Primate was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.