Primeval

Name: Primeval
Genre: Adventure, Horror, Action
Released: 2007-01-12
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Dominic Purcell, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jürgen Prochnow, Gideon Emery

2007·Movie·R·93 min·★ 6.1(455)

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“Inspired by the true story of the most prolific serial killer in history.”

A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

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Canada	Disney Plus, Hoopla	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	Disney Plus	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
France	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
Spain	Disney Plus	Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
Japan	Disney Plus	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South Korea	—	Google Play Movies

About Primeval

Primeval is a 2007 English-language adventure, horror and action film directed by Michael Katleman. The cast is led by Dominic Purcell, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Primeval was produced by Hollywood Pictures, Sarah James Productions, and Film Africa Worldwide and made in United States of America. It was released on January 12, 2007, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $15 million worldwide.

Director: Michael Katleman
Writers: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Release date: January 12, 2007
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $15 million
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Sarah James Productions, Film Africa Worldwide

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Primeval cast & crew

Primeval was directed by Michael Katleman and written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris.

The cast features Dominic Purcell as Tim Manfrey, Brooke Langton as Aviva Masters, Orlando Jones as Steven Johnson, Jürgen Prochnow as Jacob Krieg, Gideon Emery as Mathew Collins, and Gabriel Malema as Jojo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Frizzell, cinematography is by Edward J. Pei, and it was produced by Mitch Engel and Vlokkie Gordon.

Is Primeval worth watching?

Primeval holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 455 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, horror, and action, Primeval is worth a place on your watchlist.

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