Primate(2026)
“Something's wrong with Ben.”
Overview
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.
Director
Johannes Roberts
Studio
18Hz Productions
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
Johnny Sequoyah
as Lucy
Jessica Alexander
as Hannah
Troy Kotsur
as Adam
Victoria Wyant
as Kate
Gia Hunter
as Erin
Benjamin Cheng
as Nick
Charlie Mann
as Drew
Tienne Simon
as Brad
Miguel Hernando Torres Umba
as Ben
Amina Abdi
as Susan
Robin Chalk
as Interpreter
Joe Abercrombie
as Book Publisher
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$21M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
18Hz Productions • Paramount Pictures • Domain Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Primate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Primate (2026).
What is Primate about?▼
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.
Who directed Primate?▼
Primate was directed by Johannes Roberts and released in 2026. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Primate?▼
Primate has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Primate?▼
The cast of Primate includes Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy, Jessica Alexander as Hannah, Troy Kotsur as Adam, Victoria Wyant as Kate, Gia Hunter as Erin and more.
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