Predator

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Predator

R

1987

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Horror

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Dutch, a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians trapped in Guatemala. But when Dutch and his team, which includes weapons expert Blain and CIA agent George, land in Central America, something is wrong. After finding a string of dead bodies, the crew discovers they are being hunted by a brutal creature with superhuman strength and the ability to disappear into its surroundings.

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Critics Consensus

Predator: Part sci-fi, part horror, part action -- all muscle.

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Almar Haflidason

BBC.com

Oct 31

4/5

Fifteen years on and "Predator" still impresses, both in tension and, perhaps more surprisingly, in its special effects.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Oct 31

“Predator” is a slightly above-average actioner that tries to compensate for tissue-thin-plot with ever-more-grisly death sequences and impressive special effects.

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Jack Curry

USA Today

Oct 31

1.5/4

A typical Hollywood hybrid of previously successful movies, Predator preys on its predecessors mercilessly. Since there's only one real enemy, the picture can't simulate the pyrotechnic massacres that Rambo serves up.

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 15

There is as stiff dose of senseless violence, but fans of the genre will love it.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Jun 14

7/10

A devilishly entertaining action movie, which keeps me on the edge of my seat with each of the jungle sequences that, at a breakneck pace, prove that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the ultimate action hero of the 80s. [Full review in Spanish]

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Peter McPhee

Winnipeg Sun

Jun 8

Predator is violent and for the most part, makes absolutely no sense. But it is a powerful and scary monster movie.

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Michael

03/03/2024

I love all the action scenes, especially the fight with Dutch and the Predator.

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Muhammed U

@RT91286855 1d

I finally watched **Predator (1987)**, and I can see why it's such a classic. I expected a typical '80s action movie, but it turned into an intense survival thriller that kept me hooked. Arnold Schwarzenegger was great as the tough, determined leader, and the Predator was a genuinely intimidating villain. I also loved how the jungle setting added so much tension to every scene. The practical effects still look impressive, even today. Overall, it's a fun mix of action, sci-fi, and suspense that's easy to enjoy. I'd definitely watch it again.

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Julian C

@juliancooper_12 5d

An action-packed sci-fi horror that will entertain you and keep you on the edge of your seat at the same time

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Master B

@Sabredork Jun 29

Classic Arnold in one of his best rolls.

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Sabih A

@RT57875922 Jun 27

"Take your time in coming out." Predator was way more fun and intense than I expected. It nails the mix of action, suspense, and gritty 80s atmosphere, and the jungle setting adds a lot. The slow buildup works perfectly — starting as a normal mission and shifting into a full survival thriller is what makes it hit so hard. The creature design is still one of the coolest ever. Every appearance is exciting, and the stalking, sound design, and invisibility effects all hold up. The cast has great chemistry, especially once they realize they’re being hunted by something they can’t understand. It’s not complicated, but that’s why it works. It’s focused, confident, tightly paced, and the final showdown is great. In short: A tense, stylish, surprisingly smart action thriller that still stands as one of the best creature movies ever.

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Emi J

@RT89626425 Jun 12

This movie is so freaking funny to me, like it could not have been made in modern times The amount of muscles and macho men and testosterone is so overwhelming that I had to remind myself that this is not a parody but an actual serious action movie Honestly the fighting scenes were the most borin parts of the movie but I would make everyone to wach it purely for it's cultural impact

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Synopsis

Dutch, a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians trapped in Guatemala. But when Dutch and his team, which includes weapons expert Blain and CIA agent George, land in Central America, something is wrong. After finding a string of dead bodies, the crew discovers they are being hunted by a brutal creature with superhuman strength and the ability to disappear into its surroundings.

Director: John McTiernan
Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis
Screenwriter: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, American Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 12, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)