Primitive War

Film - 2025 - Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

The story

During the Vietnam War, a recon unit ventures to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing platoon. They soon find themselves in a fight for their lives against an unexpected enemy — prehistoric dinosaurs.

Directed by

Luke Sparke

Starring

Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Jeremy Piven, Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 5.3 out of 10

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Film · 2025 · Action & Adventure · Horror · Mystery & Thriller

Primitive War

81% match2h 15mMA 15+
Netflix
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Primitive War hits the based on novel or book and cerebral thread running through your loves.

✦ Based on novel or book · Cerebral
The story

During the Vietnam War, a recon unit ventures to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing platoon. They soon find themselves in a fight for their lives against an unexpected enemy — prehistoric dinosaurs.

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Ratings
IMDb
5.3 / 10
12k votes
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60%
Tomatometer
2.66 / 5
30k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime2h 15m
RatedMA 15+
Release2025-08-21
Where to watch
Netflix
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