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Predator

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
506K
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POPULARITY
1,174
397
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator (1987)
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PredatorAlien InvasionJungle AdventureMonster HorrorOne-Person Army ActionSurvivalActionAdventureHorrorSci-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
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    506K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,174
    397
    • Director
      • John McTiernan
    • Writers
      • Jim Thomas
      • John Thomas
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Carl Weathers
      • Kevin Peter Hall
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 163Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Photos340

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    Top Cast17

    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

    User reviews1.1K

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Several people were approached to direct this film, including Sir Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Brian De Palma, Richard Donner, John Milius, John Carpenter and Renny Harlin. They all refused, stating they didn't want to shoot an Alien/Monster movie in the jungle. John McTiernan would eventually be chosen to direct.
    • 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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    FAQ26

    • Why didn't the Predator kill the guerrilla rebels at the guerilla camp, before Dutch and his team did?
    • Why do the Predator's eyes glow for a second while it's invisible?
    • 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

    • 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
      • 20th Century Fox
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
      • Silver Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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