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Predator

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator (1987)
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Alien InvasionJungle AdventureMonster HorrorOne-Person Army ActionSlasher HorrorSurvivalActionAdventureHorrorSci-Fi

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

  • Director
    • John McTiernan
  • Writers
    • Jim Thomas
    • John Thomas
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Carl Weathers
    • Kevin Peter Hall
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    471K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    749
    63
    • Director
      • John McTiernan
    • Writers
      • Jim Thomas
      • John Thomas
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Carl Weathers
      • Kevin Peter Hall
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Dutch
    Carl Weathers
    Carl Weathers
    • Dillon
    Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall
    • The Predator…
    Elpidia Carrillo
    Elpidia Carrillo
    • Anna
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Mac
    Jesse Ventura
    Jesse Ventura
    • Blain
    Sonny Landham
    Sonny Landham
    • Billy
    Richard Chaves
    Richard Chaves
    • Poncho
    R.G. Armstrong
    R.G. Armstrong
    • General Phillips
    Shane Black
    Shane Black
    • Hawkins
    Steve Boyum
    Steve Boyum
    • Hostage Executed by the Russian
    • (uncredited)
    William H. Burton Jr.
    • Guerilla Soldier Shot Down from Tree
    • (uncredited)
    Franco Columbu
    Franco Columbu
    • Medic
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Cullen
    Peter Cullen
    • The Predator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Kingi
    Henry Kingi
    • Guerilla Soldier Blown Up in Van
    • (uncredited)
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    • Russian Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Verbois
    • Guerilla Soldier Helicopter Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John McTiernan
    • Writers
      • Jim Thomas
      • John Thomas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Several directors were approached to direct this film including Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Brian De Palma, Richard Donner, John Milius, John Carpenter and Renny Harlin. However, they would all pass stating they didn't want to shoot an Alien/Monster movie in the jungle. John McTiernan would eventually be chosen to direct this film instead.
    • Goofs
      There are a lot of common house plants in the jungle, some still in their black plastic pots. Near the end, for example, when they start to go to the chopper.
    • Quotes

      Dutch: [the Predator pulls off his mask] You're one... *ugly* motherfucker!

    • Crazy credits
      All the 7 main cast members re-appear in ascending order as their names are displayed to give a smile to the audience in appreciation.
    • Alternate versions
      In a version commonly shown on American television for a 2-hours-with-commercials time slot, all shots of the Predator's naked face and all instances of the Predator mimicking human speech are removed. The corresponding scenes are *not* removed for Predator 2.
    • Connections
      Edited into Quantum Leap: The Leap Home: Part 2 (Vietnam) - April 7, 1970 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Long, Tall Sally
      Performed by Little Richard

      Written by Little Richard (as R. Penniman), Enotris Johnson (as E. Johnson) and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as R. Blackwell)

      Courtesy of Specialty Records

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    9/10

    Must-See Sci-Fi Horror

    Predator is the perfect blend of 80's action and slasher style sci fi horror. Although it was coined "alien in the jungle" when the script was first floating around, Predator exceeded expectations and cemented itself as a sci-fi titan. Arguably Arnold's best role. The cast had outstanding chemistry and the characters traits and personalities were developed well through the action and what dialogue was there. Special nods to Carl Weathers, Bill Duke, and Jesse Ventura. Very well paced film and some of the best one liners of all time. Pairs together great with the explosive action and gruesome kills. The practical effects still hold up to this day, and the predator costume/design (RIP to the late Kevin Peter Hall who gave us an especially great predator performance) are ahead of it's time. An 80's sci fi gem and truly one of my favorite movies to watch, thank you to everyone who helped make this movie possible.
    • reeceicy
    • Sep 26, 2022
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    FAQ41

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    • Why didn't the Predator kill the guerrilla rebels at the guerilla camp, before Dutch and his team did?
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    • Why didn't Dutch and the rest of the commandos take thermal goggles or sensitive listening devices with them on the mission; wasn't the technology available?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Depredador
    • Filming locations
      • Jalisco, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $59,735,548
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,031,638
      • Jun 14, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,268,458
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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