Primate
“Something's wrong with Ben.”
College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.
Where to watch Primate in United States
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Where is Primate streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | TF1+ | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Primate
Primate is a 2026 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Johannes Roberts. The cast is led by Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Primate was produced by 18Hz Productions, Paramount Pictures, and Domain Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on January 1, 2026, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.
- Director
- Johannes Roberts
- Writers
- Johannes Roberts, Ernest Riera
- Release date
- January 1, 2026
- OTT release
- February 10, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $21 million
- Box office
- $41 million
- Production
- 18Hz Productions, Paramount Pictures, Domain Entertainment
Primate cast & crew
Primate was directed by Johannes Roberts and written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera.
The cast features Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy, Jessica Alexander as Hannah, Troy Kotsur as Adam, Victoria Wyant as Kate, Gia Hunter as Erin, and Benjamin Cheng as Nick.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrian Johnston, cinematography is by Stephen Murphy, and it was produced by John Hodges and Walter Hamada.
Is Primate worth watching?
Primate holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 686 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, Primate is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Primate
In United States, you can stream Primate on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 10, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Primate
Johnny Sequoyah
Lucy
Jessica Alexander
Hannah
Troy Kotsur
Adam
Victoria Wyant
Kate
Gia Hunter
Erin
Benjamin Cheng
Nick
Charlie Mann
Drew
Tienne Simon
Brad
Miguel Hernando Torres Umba
Ben
Amina Abdi
Susan
Robin Chalk
Interpreter
Joe Abercrombie
Book Publisher
Primate — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Primate in United States?
Primate is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Primate on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Primate is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Primate in?
Primate is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Primate?
Primate runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Primate rated?
Primate is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 686 ratings.
▸When did Primate release on OTT?
Primate became available digitally on February 10, 2026.
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