Primetime
Are you ready to make television history?
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Directed by Lance Oppenheim · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 110 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Lance Oppenheim
Studio
A24 / Icki Eneo Arlo
Release
2026-09-11
Runtime
110 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Lynn Keller
Merritt Wever
Dan Plumb
Skyler Gisondo
Phoebe Bridgers
Matthew Maher
Bokeem Woodbine
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Critical Assessment
Primetime is newly added and doesn't yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
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Ratings as of August 20, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is Primetime?+
Primetime has a runtime of 110 min.
Who directed Primetime?+
Primetime was directed by Lance Oppenheim.
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Primetime is available to stream, rent, or buy on Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Primetime" has been panned by critics, with some feeling it spends too much time on production values rather than the actual story. The film's attempts to delve into true-crime and celebrity culture have also been criticized for being overly elaborate.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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 buried underneath the filmmaking. What could have been a sharp, uncomfortable examination of television, celebrity…
TheFilmCritics.org · 4/10It’s been said that we often become what we concentrate upon. That’s ironic, because frequently this results in the creation of that which we’re purposely trying to avoid. And, in this third feature outing from director Lance Oppenheim, that’s precisely what happens to its high-p…
Brent Marchant · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
Pattinson is genuinely in flow state
@laloTav1972 · 100899 likesThe way Pattinson escaped typecasting into his current run will be studied
@BodiedWax · 53617 likes"You see how this looks, right?" Oh my fucking god
@GallyWright · 53968 likesI see Pedowood are still upset about their friends being exposed.
@nunya8351 · 1895 likesWe're gonna be talking about this Pattinson run for decades
@mallutrash · 28620 likesDude legitimately clawed his way out of just being "sexy vampire guy." Good for him.
@Pentamachina · 13053 likesPattinson's voice work is absolutely incredible.
@artxanton1 · 24982 likesIt’s crazy how they make Chris Hansen seem like the villain
@HelloGoodbye1c1 · 344 likes
