Predator (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Predator is a 1987 action thriller directed by John McTiernan, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $98.3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- John McTiernan
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Predator About?
The premise of Predator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the dense jungles of Guatemala, a team of elite mercenaries led by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) finds themselves hunted by a technologically advanced and lethal extraterrestrial. This skilled predator stalks them through the jungle, systematically eliminating them one by one. As the team realizes they are not fighting a conventional enemy, a desperate battle for survival ensues, testing their courage and pushing them to their limits.
Predator Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle
- commando mission
- guerrilla base
- hunting people
- commando
- military
- predator
- alien
- hunt
- prey
- survival
- human versus alien
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- invisibility
- booby trap
- guerrilla
- hunter
- self destruction
- infrared vision
- laser gun
- camouflage
- extraterrestrial
- skull
- special forces
- blood
- commando unit
- predator chases prey
- waterfall
- invisibility cloak
- shaving
- human prey
- severed arm
- latin america
- scorpion
- extraterrestrial alien
- telling a joke
- horror icon
- guerilla warfare
- machismo
- monster horror
- characters killed one by one
- mission
- helicopter
- hunting
- death
- hostage
- green beret
- central america
- big game hunter
- violence
- ambush
Where to Watch Predator
Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Predator Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall. Directed by John McTiernan.
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Director John McTiernan
Predator Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Predator 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 75% User score
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Predator Plot Summary
What happens in Predator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dutch, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, leads a highly skilled commando team on a daring mission deep within a Latin American country named Valverde. Upon arrival, they meet an officer, General Phillips, along with a CIA operative named Dillon. Dillon informs Dutch about a critical situation involving a high-ranking cabinet minister who has mysteriously disappeared after a helicopter crash, likely at the hands of ruthless rebel guerrillas lurking in the dense jungle. With their mission set, Dutch and his team are tasked with crossing hostile territory to rescue the man before it’s too late.
Full summary
The whole story of Predator, scene by scene
Predator Box Office & Budget
Predator grossed $98.3 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 6.6 times what it cost. $59.7 million came from the US and Canada and $38.5 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$98.3M
6.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $59.7M
- International
- $38.5M
- Budget
- $15M
Predator Awards & Nominations
Predator won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1988, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1988 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Music
- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Special Effects
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Oscars 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
Predator Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer 30th Anniversary Trailer
- Trailer PREDATOR Official Trailer [1987]
How Well Do You Know Predator?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the leader of the commando team in 'Predator'?
Cars in Predator
2 cars on screen: the 1972 Jeep CJ-5 and the Willys Jeep Pickup Truck.
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1972 Jeep CJ-5 Minor role -
Willys Jeep Pickup Truck Minor role
Predator Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Primevil” and “Alien Hunter”.
- Also known as
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- Primevil
- Alien Hunter
- Hunter
- O kynigos
- Ha-Toref
- Rándýrið
- Predator 3D
- Хищникът
- Predator - Jagten er begyndt
- Ο Κυνηγός
- Prédateur
- 프레데터
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- הטורף 1
- 鐵血戰士
- Depredador
- プレデター：1987
- プレデター
- Хищник
- Predátor
- 铁血战士
- Av
- Predador
- Rovdjuret
- Ragadozó
- Predator - saalistaja
- Predator - den usynlige fiende
- Предатор
- พรีเดเตอร์ คนไม่ใช่ฅน
- הטורף
- غارتگر
- Хижак
- O Predador
- Prădătorul
- Le Prédateur
- 終極戰士
- Grobuonis
- Yirtqich
- Quái Thú Vô Hình, მტაცებელი
- المفترس
- Kiskja
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Predator FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Predator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Predator?
Predator runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Predator released?
Predator was released on June 12, 1987.
Who directed Predator?
Predator was directed by John McTiernan.
More films by John McTiernan Who is in the cast of Predator?
Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Kevin Peter Hall.
Where can I watch Predator?
In the US, Predator is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Predator make at the box office?
Predator grossed $98.3 million worldwide ($59.7 million domestic, $38.5 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Predator rated?
Predator has 47 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Predator win?
Predator won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 1988.
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