Primer
“What happens if it actually works?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Primer (2004) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-01
Top Cast
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Shane Carruth
Aaron
David Sullivan
Abe
Casey Gooden
Robert
Anand Upadhyaya
Philip
Carrie Crawford
Kara
Jay Butler
Metalshop Worker
John Carruth
Man On Couch #1
Juan Tapia
Man On Couch #2
Ashley Warren
Hostess
Samantha Thomson
Rachel Granger
Chip Carruth
Thomas Granger
Delaney Price
Laney
Jack Pyland
Aaron's Co-worker
Keith Bradshaw
Clean Room Technician
Ashok Upadhyaya
Laboratory Technician
Brandon Blagg
Will
Jon Cook
Will's Cousin
David Joyner
Rachel's Date
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$545K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
77.92x
+$538K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Carruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Carruth
- Original Score
- Shane Carruth
- Original Title
- Primer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $7K
- Worldwide Gross
- $545K
- Production Studios
- erbp
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Carruth
Shane Carruth
Shane Carruth
Troy Dick
Shane Carruth
Shane Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Shane Carruth
Director
Shane Carruth
Writer
Shane Carruth
Producer
Shane Carruth
Production Design
Shane Carruth
Editor
Troy Dick
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Primer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Primer?
Primer was directed by Shane Carruth.
Who stars in Primer?
The principal cast of Primer includes Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford.
When was Primer released and how long is it?
Primer was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Primer?
Primer had a reported production budget of $7K and grossed $545K at the worldwide box office (77.92 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Primer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Primer was composed by Shane Carruth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Primer?
Primer holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).