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In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
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Critics Consensus

Turning the camera's scrutinizing eye back onto To Catch a Predator's journalistic legacy, Primetime interrogates the slippery boundary between justice and lurid spectacle with crackling style and an outstanding Robert Pattinson.

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A fascinating look behind the curtain of a televised cultural phenomenon, Primetime approaches its provocative subject with sharp craftsmanship and striking visuals, even if its perspective may not resonate with every viewer.

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Louis Chilton Independent (UK) 1 day ago
4/5
Primetime’s story is insular, but there is a wealth of ideas; the central concerns here, paedophilia and predation, are handled with an intelligent, confounding sparseness. Go to Full Review
Philip De Semlyen Time Out 1 day ago
4/5
A thriller that finds satire everywhere it looks. And as the show’s real-life circus master Chris Hansen, Robert Pattinson puts in his best performance in a golden year. Go to Full Review
Kimber Myers Crooked Marquee 3 days ago
B+
... Primetime is a darkly hilarious satire that somehow never loses sight of all the horrors it’s depicting. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 13 hrs ago
4/5
… more of a a psychological horror flick than media satire; this fictionalised Hansen likes to think he’s putting demons to rest, but the reality is he’s also waking a few more up….illuminated by a startlingly intense performance from Robert Pattinson. Go to Full Review
Leigh Paatsch Daily Telegraph (Australia) 1 day ago
4/5
Pattinson’s superb performance isolates Hansen’s aggression, ambition and hypocrisy with a clinical precision that becomes increasingly worrying to witness. Go to Full Review
Simon Miraudo Movie Squad (RTRFM 92.1) 1 day ago
4.5/5
Funny and fun to watch even though it's about the psychic horror of eventually being forced to perceive oneself. Go to Full Review
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Matthew G 23 hrs ago Worth the watch See more Terry Jackson 1 day ago Right off the bat, this movie felt like a parody of *To Catch a Predator*. Chris Hansen is depicted as this Dracula-inspired character, and Robert Pattinson did a solid job in the role. However, I don’t think it was an Oscar-worthy performance. The guy handling the chat logs with the predators to me he was getting bricked up by talking to these sick men was definitely a choice. I just wish the filmmakers had reached out to Chris Hansen instead of making a movie that relied so heavily on fantasy and information they seemingly read off Wikipedia. The subplot involving the decoy felt completely unnecessary, especially with him singing “Seasons of Love” throughout the movie. The whole film felt unreal and cringey, and I don’t think A24 was the right studio for it because they were unable to deliver a somewhat coherent story I walked out of the theater because I said to myself “Decoy Dan is gonna sing Seasons of Love while on the phone with the predator that is gonna kill himself huh?” And boy was I right! In my opinion, this is a movie I wish I had waited to rent instead of seeing it in theaters. 🤷🏾‍♂️ See more Jeff 2 days ago very disturbing See more raul 2 days ago Takes a lot of liberties but still an enjoyable movie with what seems two main characters. Hansen shares the spotlight with decoy Dan but still a great watch. See more Chris C 3 days ago Loved the performances. Happy that Phoebe Bridgers had a main role in the film. Felt like it could’ve explored the show more. Went by way quicker than I expected. Worth seeing though for sure. Robert Pattinson is so good in this. See more Christian A 5 days ago Movie was interesting and had me on my toes most of the film. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Director
Lance Oppenheim
Producer
Robert Pattinson, Brighton McCloskey, Lars Knudsen, Ari Aster, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger, William Iannaccone
Screenwriter
Ajon Singh
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Range Media Partners, A24, Icki Eneo Arlo, Square Peg
Rating
R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Disturbing Sexual Material|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 3, 2026
Runtime
1h 49m
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