Predator (1987)
Elite commandos become jungle prey for an extraterrestrial hunter in a tense, gritty fight for survival.
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
How intense is Predator?
Predator is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Predator feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Predator
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Predator for you?
Is Predator scary?
Only a little. Predator has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Predator gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Predator sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Predator OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Predator?
Predator runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Predator?
Predator is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Predator have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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