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Primer

2004 · 1h 17m · Released

PG-13 Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
6.7 IMDb
79% Rotten Tomatoes
73 Metacritic

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.

Top Cast & Crew

Shane Carruth Director
Shane Carruth Aaron
David Sullivan Abe
Casey Gooden Robert
Anand Upadhyaya Philip
CC Carrie Crawford Kara
JB Jay Butler Metalshop Worker
JC John Carruth Man On Couch #1
JT Juan Tapia Man On Couch #2
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Frequently asked questions about Primer

What is Primer about?

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.

What are the ratings for Primer?

Primer scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 73 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Primer?

Primer stars Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, and Carrie Crawford.

When did Primer come out?

Primer was released in 2004.

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