Primitive War
Seen it?2025 | 135 min | Action, Horror, War, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Thing, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
During the Vietnam War, a recon unit ventures to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing platoon. They soon find themselves in a fight for their lives against an unexpected enemy — prehistoric dinosaurs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$218K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 420K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luke Sparke
- Ryan KwantenBaker
- Tricia HelferSofia
- Nick WechslerEli
- Jeremy PivenColonel Jericho
- Anthony IngruberKeyes
- Aaron GlenaneLogan
- Carlos Sanson Jr.Leon
- Albert MwangiMiller
- Adolphus WayleeXavier
- M.J. KokolisSergei