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Primer

PG-1320041h 17mShane Carruth
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 68
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"What happens if it actually works?"

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.

Science FictionDramaThriller
DistrustGarageMathematicsIdentity CrisisTime TravelTime MachineParadoxMechanical EngineeringDeterminismIncredulous

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Frequently asked questions

What is Primer (2004) 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.

Who stars in Primer?

Primer stars Shane Carruth (Aaron), David Sullivan (Abe), Casey Gooden (Robert), Anand Upadhyaya (Philip), Carrie Crawford (Kara). The film was directed by Shane Carruth.

How long is Primer?

Primer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated PG-13.

Is Primer worth watching?

Primer holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Primer?

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