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Primal Fear (1996)
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📖 Story
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forinvestigation, secrets, and layered suspense
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Primal Fear is a 1996 film in the Crime / Drama category from United States. Directed by Gregory Hoblit. Starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney. Runtime: about 129 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.7/10.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1996, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 129 minutes, Starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney.
Runtime
129 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Richard Gere
Martin Vail
Laura Linney
Janet Venable
Edward Norton
Aaron/Roy Stampler
John Mahoney
Shaughnessy
Alfre Woodard
Shoat
Frances McDormand
Molly
Terry O'Quinn
Yancy
Andre Braugher
Goodman
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Steven Bauer
Pinero
Joe Spano
Stenner
Tony Plana
Martinez
Stanley Anderson
Rushman
Maura Tierney
Naomi
Jon Seda
Alex
Director: Gregory Hoblit
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1What is movie Primal Fear (1996)?
It is a movie released in 1996 within the Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller category.
2What is the story of Primal Fear?
Primal Fear (1996) is a movie in the Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Primal Fear online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Netflix.
4What is the rating of Primal Fear?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 3,940 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Primal Fear?
Its runtime is about 129 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Primal Fear best suited for?
A suspense-focused watch built around questions, hidden motives, and steady tension rather than simple straight-line action.
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