Primer (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Primer is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Shane Carruth, running about 77 minutes. “What happens if it actually works?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Friends and fledgling entrepreneurs invent a device in their garage which reduces the apparent mass of any object placed inside it, but they discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities - ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next.
Who’s in it. Primer stars Shane Carruth as Aaron, David Sullivan as Abe, Casey Gooden as Robert and Anand Upadhyaya as Philip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Primer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $545.4K 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 Primer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primer (2004)?
- In US, Primer 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 Primer worth watching?
- Primer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primer?
- Primer stars Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya and Carrie Crawford.
- When was Primer released?
- Primer was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.