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Primetime
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Directed by Lance Oppenheim. With Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Primetime.
MoviHero lists September 23, 2026 as the release date for Primetime. Lance Oppenheim is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, Merritt Wever as Andie Bender, Skyler Gisondo as Dan Plumb, Phoebe Bridgers as Del. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 23, 2026
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorLance Oppenheim
CastRobert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, Merritt Wever as Andie Bender, Skyler Gisondo as Dan Plumb, Phoebe Bridgers as Del
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Primetime right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Primetime runs 1h 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 345 votes. Updated Nov 7, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“It’s been said that we often become what we concentrate upon.”
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“A true-crime story this inherently bizarre should not require much embellishment, yet Primetime spends so much energy dressing itself up that the actual story gets…”
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“I'm not really much of a fan of R Patz, but this might be his best effort since "The Lighthouse" (2019).”
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“What I learned from Primetime is that catching child predators is "right wing" and "egotistical" and "bad." Which about sums up why all the heavily…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherChris HansenChris Hansen appears in Primetime (2026).Open character guide otherXavier Von ErckXavier Von Erck appears in Primetime (2026).Open character guide otherAndie BenderAndie Bender appears in Primetime (2026).Open character guide otherDan PlumbDan Plumb appears in Primetime (2026).Open character guide otherDelDel appears in Primetime (2026).Open character guide
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