Primer
“What happens if it actually works?”
Where to watch Primer in Canada
Primer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Primer
Primer is a 2004 movie in the Science Fiction, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Shane Carruth, starring Shane Carruth, David Sullivan and Casey Gooden. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 2,414 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Primer in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Primer trailer
Overview
A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.
Top cast
Shane Carruth
Aaron
David Sullivan
Abe
Casey Gooden
Robert
Anand Upadhyaya
Philip
Carrie Crawford
Kara
Jay Butler
Metalshop Worker
John Carruth
Man On Couch #1
Juan Tapia
Man On Couch #2
Ashley Warren
Hostess
Samantha Thomson
Rachel Granger
Chip Carruth
Thomas Granger
Delaney Price
Laney
Jack Pyland
Aaron's Co-worker
Keith Bradshaw
Clean Room Technician
Ashok Upadhyaya
Laboratory Technician
Brandon Blagg
Will
Jon Cook
Will's Cousin
David Joyner
Rachel's Date
Eric De Soualhat
Translator
Kevin Lucero Less
Seth Pool Party Guest
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Primer in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Primer on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Primer on Netflix?+
Primer is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Primer?+
Primer has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Who stars in Primer?+
Primer stars Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya and Carrie Crawford.
When did Primer come out?+
Primer is a 2004 movie directed by Shane Carruth.
What genre is Primer?+
Primer is Science Fiction, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Primer?+
Primer was directed by Shane Carruth.
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