Movies Like Primal Fear (1996)

Updated: September 14, 2024

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Primal Fear Movie Information:

Directors:

Gregory Hoblit

Stars:

Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand … (full cast)

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2. The Game (1997)

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3. The Illusionist (2006)

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4. Red Dragon (2002)

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5. Identity (2003)

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6. Changeling (2008)

   Synopsis/Plot: Los Angeles, 1928.
   
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   She calls the L.A.P.D.
   
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7. Fracture (2007)

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Movies like Primal Fear include Mystic River (2003), The Game (1997), The Illusionist (2006), Red Dragon (2002), Identity (2003), Changeling (2008), and Fracture (2007).