Predator

Play trailer

2:13

Predator

R

1987

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Horror

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

64%

Tomatometer

114 Reviews

87%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

Dutch, a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians trapped in Guatemala. But when Dutch and his team, which includes weapons expert Blain and CIA agent George, land in Central America, something is wrong. After finding a string of dead bodies, the crew discovers they are being hunted by a brutal creature with superhuman strength and the ability to disappear into its surroundings.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Predator: Part sci-fi, part horror, part action -- all muscle.

Read Critics Reviews

Almar Haflidason

BBC.com

Oct 31

4/5

Fifteen years on and "Predator" still impresses, both in tension and, perhaps more surprisingly, in its special effects.

Go to Full Review

Variety Staff

Variety

Oct 31

“Predator” is a slightly above-average actioner that tries to compensate for tissue-thin-plot with ever-more-grisly death sequences and impressive special effects.

Go to Full Review

Jack Curry

USA Today

Oct 31

1.5/4

A typical Hollywood hybrid of previously successful movies, Predator preys on its predecessors mercilessly. Since there's only one real enemy, the picture can't simulate the pyrotechnic massacres that Rambo serves up.

Go to Full Review

Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 6

By far the worse movie Arnold Schwarzenegger has made to date.

Go to Full Review

Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Nov 27

An entertaining monster movie with a strong ensemble cast

Go to Full Review

Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Nov 2

4.5/5

One of the best American action movies of all time: an incredible mix of huge biceps, bigger firearms, blood, and a little bit of science fiction. [Full review in Spanish].

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Michael

03/03/2024

I love all the action scenes, especially the fight with Dutch and the Predator.

See more

Samuel H.

@Samuelhaubner 4h

The fact that of course, one guy and one girl have to live to kill off all the other characters is so cliché. And this movie is very boring.

See more

Ethan G

@ethdrew05 10h

Predator is a tense and exciting mix of action and sci-fi. The suspense keeps building, and the alien hunter is iconic and unforgettable. It’s a classic 80s action film with a strong final showdown.

See more

Rick M

@Slektor 2d

The real one and only, and totally void of slop unlike Badlands

See more

Ry N

@RyGuy 2d

Soldiers are being hunted by a Predator in the jungles of Guatemala during a rescue mission. This movie is a great setup for the franchise as Dutch and his men start Home Alone-ing the jungle.

See more

Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Feb 12

Predator (1987) At first it's very boring and tedious, then you keep wondering where the predator is? It drags on for a long time until it arrives.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

John McTiernan

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Dutch

Carl Weathers

Dillon

Jesse Ventura

Blain

Elpidia Carrillo

Anna

Bill Duke

Mac

Predator 2

36%

44%

Predator 2

Watchlist

Escape From New York

85%

77%

Escape From New York

Watchlist

John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

57%

39%

John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

Watchlist

Tank Girl

46%

62%

Tank Girl

Watchlist

Highlander

69%

79%

Highlander

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

The 20 Most Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Movies From 20th Century Fox

What Was the Best Year Ever for Horror?

Rank Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 10 Best Movies

Predator: Trailer 1

2:13

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

Dutch, a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians trapped in Guatemala. But when Dutch and his team, which includes weapons expert Blain and CIA agent George, land in Central America, something is wrong. After finding a string of dead bodies, the crew discovers they are being hunted by a brutal creature with superhuman strength and the ability to disappear into its surroundings.

Director: John McTiernan
Producer: Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, John Davis
Screenwriter: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, American Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 12, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.4M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

Most Popular at Home Now