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Predator

A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Horror), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Predator

A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Horror), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1987
  • Released 12 Jun 1987
  • Runtime 107 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.8/10 from 499,718 votes
  • Metascore 47/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Horror
  • Languages English, Spanish, Russian
  • Countries United States, Mexico

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall

Direction and writing

Directed by: John McTiernan

Written by: Jim Thomas, John Thomas

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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