Primer is 1 h 17 min long (77 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Primer rated?

Primer is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Primer?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Primer (2004) runs 1 h 17 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 2,592 TMDB members. A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.

Runtime: 1 h 17 min — ends 9:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Released: October 8, 2004
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 2,592 votes
Director: Shane Carruth
Starring: Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Primer?: Primer is 1 h 17 min long (77 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Primer rated?: Primer is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Primer a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Primer?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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