Predator (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1987, Predator is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by John McTiernan, running about 107 minutes. “Soon the hunt will begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Who’s in it. Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer, Carl Weathers as Al Dillon, Elpidia Carrillo as Anna Gonsalves and Jesse Ventura as Blain Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Predator has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $98.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and 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 Predator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Predator 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 Predator (1987)?
- In US, Predator is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Predator worth watching?
- Predator holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Predator?
- Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Jesse Ventura and Sonny Landham.
- When was Predator released?
- Predator was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.