Apex

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Apex

R

2026

1h 35m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.

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Benefitting from astonishing Australian locations and Charlize Theron's raw athleticism while skimping on the finer details, Apex doesn't mark the zenith of survival thrillers but makes for a solid entry.

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

May 29, 2026

81/100

A fun watch, but it's hard to imagine people returning for a second viewing. It’s an efficient, effective horror movie about the limits of the human body. But it’s almost entirely experiential and in-the-moment, with no deeper levels to unpack or explore.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

May 15, 2026

2.5/4

Charlize Theron gives everything she’s got to a survival thriller right out of the cliché spin cycle, but there’s no contest when she pits herself against a raging Mother Nature and Taron Egerton’s psycho cannibal killer. They never had a chance.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

May 6, 2026

It is thrillingly made -- lean and mean.

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André Didyme-Dôme

Rolling Stone en Español

Aug 18, 2026

Its aim is to deliver two hours of tension, spectacular scenery, and an action star in top form. And when Charlize Theron is in top form, that's more than enough. [Full review in Spanish]

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Jun 30, 2026

3/4

The last act contains some of the film’s biggest surprises and departures from expectation, which makes Apex, if not exactly original, at least a particularly potent assemblage of familiar pieces.

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Jun 26, 2026

Even though it follows a familiar formula, "Apex" is an unpretentious, bare-bones affair that wisely focuses on Theron’s physical performance and the mercilessness of the beautiful but unforgiving landscape.

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Anna L

@MizzAnna Oct 20, 2026

Kind of a miserable movie to watch. Stressful but also boring somehow. Maybe because don’t really care about the main character. Cant recommend the experience of this film.

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Dnnyy C

@RT21897579 Oct 7, 2026

it worth the watch and has a satisfying ending, but not as gory as everyone says it is also great acting and memorable lines

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Jake W

@RT17896586 Oct 4, 2026

This is a heart pounding movie harking back to the likes of deliverance which in my opinion still holds up as the ultimate survival movie. With this in mind this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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My F

@RT39711075 Sep 28, 2026

Agree with both acting’s performance are amazing . Photography is really good. Weak story tough.

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Russell Y

@RY823 Sep 28, 2026

Don’t let the low RT audience score scare you off—Apex is a surprisingly gripping watch that deserves far more credit than it’s getting. The remote, rugged scenery is visually stunning, creating an unforgiving backdrop for what turns into a genuinely tense survival thriller. Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton both deliver outstanding, fully committed performances, bringing believable grit and emotional weight to their characters rather than phoning it in. With sharp pacing and relentless tension, it kept me locked in right up to the final frame.

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Ian B

@RT34457153 Sep 27, 2026

Amazing acting and great story.

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Synopsis

A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.

Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready, Ian Bryce, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono, A.J. Dix, Baltasar Kormákur
Screenwriter: Jeremy Robbins, Jeremy Robbins
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment, Ian Bryce Productions, Secret Menu, RVK Studios
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Grisly Images|Some Strong Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2026
Runtime: 1h 35m

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