Primetime
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- Trailer 1 (02:12)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Cast
- Robert Pattinson
- Merritt Wever
- Anna Faris
- Skyler Gisondo
- Bokeem Woodbine
- Tony Revolori
- Jonathan Lipnicki
- Alex Winter
- Sean Bridgers
- Ty Johnson
Moviegoers are saying
This polarizing Chris Hansen exposé divides audiences between those captivated by Robert Pattinson's 'slimy' performance and Lance Oppenheim's bold visual style, and those disturbed by its uncomfortable subject matter. Critics praise the film's ability to blur the lines between reality TV theatricality and genuine horror, though many find its moral commentary muddled and its portrayal of Hansen too cartoonish.
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Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Sep 5, 2026
somebody get these PREDATORS out of here
starstruckSep 23, 2026The morality of the show wasn't questioned until he caught someone who was rich and powerful. You see how this looks, right?
𝐉Sep 7, 2026not enough people are talking about the full body mouthwash spit robert pattinson does in this
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ- - Sep 25, 2026
What would have happened if I wasn't here? Kind of unbelievable. Puts Hansen's most demonic tendencies on full display with such a maximalist visual style i didn't think most directors today were confident enough to even attempt. Pattinson is every bit as multi-layered and…
James (Schaffrillas)Sep 10, 2026i still can’t believe this was directed by the guy who made the atomic bomb
jer ☘️🦇🎃Sep 22, 2026Feels like being inside the static between the tv screen and reality. Lance Oppenheim’s filmmaking so brilliantly makes tangible the contrast between the absurd theatricality of To Catch a Predator and the darkness of what it was doing. Equally hilarious and horrifying.…
Sydney🚀 - Sep 22, 2026
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AliSep 25, 2026Cinematographer needs head
FramesofnickSep 6, 2026a little hypocritical coming from the 100 year old preying on bella swan
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Top Reviews
- William Frechette is "meh" onPrimetime
Lost is better
Morgan lovedPrimetimeriveting from start to end, all of the stories and characters had something interesting going on and it really impacted me of course it’s a fictionalized retelling, but i think it rings true to the concepts they were trying to explore and lets you come to your own conclusions
Tyne likedPrimetimeI really liked how this was filmed, the grainy picture made it feel authentic to its setting It wasn’t pure seriousness even though its story is definitely more creepy and and disturbing Plot wise I would say it wasn’t what I was expecting just because I thought it would go into more about the DA…
- cool guy lovedPrimetime
my name is chris hansen with dateline nbc, and tonight were doing a story on movies that i really enjoyed.
Bennie lovedPrimetimePattinson’s performance is a stunning example of his acting range. The supporting cast is equally exemplary. The film is bold, imaginative, and darkly funny. Felt like existing in the static, in between screen and reality. Eye-opening in witnessing Hansen gradually unravel. 8.5
Jen is "meh" onPrimetimeclose to getting a dislike but the acting was good. by about halfway through, i thought to myself, “this can’t be all there is,” but then i realized there was no plot to be resolved in the first place. super melodramatic in a pointless way. artsy with zero substance.
- Randy dislikedPrimetime
can’t support pedos
Spencer likedPrimetime“Decoy DAAAAANNNNNN!” Really intense movie. Love the super hardcore color saturation, really enjoyed the pacing of the story and the subplots with Dan and Andi and how it all came together, and Pattinson just kills it as Chris Hansen. Skyler Gisondo is awesome in this as well. I thought they…
Marshall Scott is "meh" onPrimetimePro Epstein propaganda, could’ve been a phenomenal film but the Jewish director other priorities (not surprising) Robert Pattinson gave a good performance yet at the cost of portraying a good man as a villain, glad to hear that he didn’t like how the film portrayed Chris Hansen but upsetting that…
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Reviews
- LPLogan Pounds
Hard to watch. It is an intense movie given the subject matter, but more so felt like an attack on Chris Hansen rather than the true evil of the predators.
OAOlu AdedapoDecent movie. No real direction but good acting
MOMahir OmeragicIt’s a movie about Chris Hansen and not about catching predictors
- LRLory Ryan
Score was kind of loud, but the movie was great and INTENSE!
AAAbdelrahman Ahmed💀
DJDorian JohnsonHe’s on a generational run. Solid movie.
- MMMario Mata
Gas movie
NSNoah SpencerMorally repugnant. Predator sympathy movie. Disgusting.
MAMimi AbdoGoing down as one of my fave movies ever
Metacritic
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Sep 5, 2026
It’s a stunning demonstration of [Pattinson’s] range, and watching the film you can’t imagine any other performer of his generation pulling it off.
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Sep 5, 2026
Robert Pattinson puts in a striking performance as the embattled Hansen, and Merritt Wever is phenomenal as (fictional) producer Andie Bender. Yet coming just a year after David Osit’s excellent documentary Predators, and featuring much in the way of dramatic contrivance, Primetime can feel like a somewhat lurid dramatisation of a knotty real-life subject.
Nikki Baughan
Screen Daily
Sep 5, 2026
Daniel Garber’s inspired, allusive and often very witty editing style constantly makes illuminating connections and interruptions. But otherwise, this uncompromisingly grimy approach would be actively repellent were it not for the extraordinary performances, which make “Primetime” a thing you cannot stop watching even as the desire to flee to the nearest shower cubicle grows.
Jessica Kiang
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Primetime come out in theaters?
September 25, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Primetime (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's Primetime (2026) about?
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Who's the cast of Primetime (2026)?
- Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen
- Merritt Wever
- Anna Faris as Mary Joan Hansen
- Skyler Gisondo
- Bokeem Woodbine
- Tony Revolori
- Jonathan Lipnicki as Actor
- Alex Winter
- Sean Bridgers
- Ty Johnson as Police Officer
Who's the director behind Primetime (2026)?
Lance Oppenheim directed Primetime (2026).
Who produced Primetime (2026)?
Ari Aster, Fred Berger and Tyler Campellone produced Primetime (2026).
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