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Prime (2005)

โ€œA Therapeutic New Comedyโ€

6.0/10 ยท 858 votes 1h 42m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#140 of 184 films from 2005 #2289 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ben Younger ยท Written by Ben Younger

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Overview

A career driven professional from Manhattan is wooed by a young painter, who also happens to be the son of her psychoanalyst.

Cast

Uma Thurmanas Rafi Gardet
Meryl Streepas Lisa Metzger
Bryan Greenbergas David Bloomberg
Jon Abrahamsas Morris
Adriana Biasias Bay Ridge Blonde
David Youngeras Brother #1
Palmer Brownas Brother #2
Zak Orthas Randall
Annie Parisseas Catherine
Aubrey Dollaras Michelle
Jerry Adleras Sam
Doris Belackas Blanche
Ato Essandohas Damien
David Anzueloas Bodega Counterman

Facts

Release dateSeptember 21, 2005
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$67,900,000 (3.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0387514

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Questions

How long is Prime?
Prime runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Prime worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 858 votes, which places it #140 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 24%) and #2289 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Prime?
Prime was directed by Ben Younger. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bleed for This (2016), Boiler Room (2000).
Who stars in Prime?
Uma Thurman as Rafi Gardet; Meryl Streep as Lisa Metzger; Bryan Greenberg as David Bloomberg; Jon Abrahams as Morris; Adriana Biasi as Bay Ridge Blonde; David Younger as Brother #1.
What is Prime rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Prime?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14587.

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