Primary (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Primary is a documentary film directed by Robert Drew, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occuring.
Who’s in it. Primary stars Hubert H. Humphrey as Self, Jacqueline Kennedy as Self, Muriel Buck Humphrey as Self and Joseph Julian as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Primary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Primary page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primary (1960)?
- In US, Primary is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion 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 Primary worth watching?
- Primary holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primary?
- Primary stars Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Muriel Buck Humphrey, Joseph Julian and Robert F. Kennedy.
- When was Primary released?
- Primary was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.