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Primer (2004)

โ€œWhat happens if it actually works?โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,553 votes 1h 17m pg-13 ThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#77 of 179 films from 2004 #911 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Shane Carruth ยท Written by Shane Carruth

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Overview

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.

Cast

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
Ashley Warrenas Hostess
Samantha Thomsonas Rachel Granger
Chip Carruthas Thomas Granger
Delaney Priceas Laney
Jack Pylandas Aaron's Co-worker
Keith Bradshawas Clean Room Technician

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 2004
Runtime77 min (1h 17m) โ€” shorter as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000
Box office$545,436 (77.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0390384

More from Shane Carruth

Upstream ColorUpstream Color2013 ยท โ˜… 6.3 ยท 1h 36m

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Questions

How long is Primer?
Primer runs 77 minutes (1h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Primer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,553 votes, which places it #77 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 58%) and #911 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Primer?
Primer was directed by Shane Carruth. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Upstream Color (2013).
Who stars in Primer?
Shane Carruth as Aaron; David Sullivan as Abe; Casey Gooden as Robert; Anand Upadhyaya as Philip; Carrie Crawford as Kara; Jay Butler as Metalshop Worker.
What is Primer rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Primer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/278915.

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