Predator 1987
“Soon the hunt will begin.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Networks
- 20th Century Fox, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel
What is Predator?
The film Predator was released in the United States of America on June 12, 1987, by 20th Century Fox. Filming for the movie took place from March to June 1986 with a budget of around $15 million.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 12, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $98,267,558
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 9,270 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- 20th Century Fox, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
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Overview
The film Predator was released in the United States of America on June 12, 1987, by 20th Century Fox. Filming for the movie took place from March to June 1986 with a budget of around $15 million. The creature effects in the film were devised by Stan Winston. The movie follows a team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle. They soon find themselves being hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. The film was written in 1984 with a working title of Hunter and it grossed $98 million worldwide. Predator is an action film that has been well received and is considered a classic in its genre. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and has been made available to watch on various platforms.
Should you watch it?
“Elite commandos on a secret jungle mission find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.”
- high-stakes survival action
- iconic creature design
- intense violence
- frequent strong language
Watch it if you enjoy classic science fiction thrillers featuring elite soldiers facing an unknown threat.
This film contains frequent sequences of intense violence and strong language throughout.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John McTiernan.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, and Elpidia Carrillo.
What is the premise of the film?
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle are hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Is this the first film in the series?
Yes, it is the original film in the Predator franchise.
Does the film feature a monstrous creature?
Yes, the antagonist is an extraterrestrial warrior that reveals a monstrous visage.
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