Primer (2004)
Movie 1h 17m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind
Released in 2004, Primer is a drama, science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by Shane Carruth. The cast includes Shane Carruth, David Sullivan and Casey Gooden. The running time is 1h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Shane CarruthDirector
- Shane Carruthas Aaron
- David Sullivanas Abe
- Casey Goodenas Robert
- Anand Upadhyayaas Philip
- Carrie Crawfordas Kara
- Jay Butleras Metalshop Worker
- John Carruthas Man On Couch #1
- Juan Tapiaas Man On Couch #2
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Questions about Primer
- What genre is Primer?
- Primer is categorised as Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Primer?
- Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Primer?
- Shane Carruth directed Primer.
- How long is Primer?
- Primer runs for 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- Is Primer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Primer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
