Primer

2004 · 1h17 · Film

Directed by Shane Carruth

Starring Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford, Jay Butler, John Carruth, Juan Tapia, Ashley Warren, Samantha Thomson

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A group of fledgling inventors discovers a complex device that can manipulate time. They initially use it to gain an advantage in the stock market, but as they experiment further, trust breaks down and the consequences of altering reality begin to catch up with them.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Screenplay

Shane Carruth

Cinematography

Troy Dick

Cast

Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford, Jay Butler, John Carruth, Juan Tapia, Ashley Warren, Samantha Thomson, Chip Carruth, Delaney Price

Critics score

70/100

Updated July 22, 2026

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