
Quick Info
- Year
- 1996
- Director
- Gregory Hoblit
- Duration
- 130 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $30M
- Box Office
- $103M
External Ratings
IMDb7.7
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes77%
📺 Where to Watch
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Primal Fear
Our Rating
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.8
Acting
7.9
Direction
7.7
Cinematography
7.5
Music
7.3
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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