Primitive War

2025, Movie, 2h 14min

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.

Country: Australia

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5.3

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7.0

Reviews

Critic Leslie Felperin

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...it’s Green Berets vs dinosaurs in cheerfully cheesy Vietnam war gorefest.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Kim Newman

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...as the film progresses, its dino-attacks become more impressive — and an extravagant finale throws in tanks, helicopters, explosions, and a raptor stampede.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Alan Ng

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Sometimes you just want a movie that hits hard, goes big, and never lets up.

Read full review at Film Threat

Critic Martin Unsworth

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...mixes Apocalypse Now, Predator, and Jurassic Park in an ambitious, if overblown, action romp.

Read full review at Starburst Magazine

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In the heart of the Vietnam War, a recon unit known as Vulture Squad embarks on a perilous mission into a mysterious jungle valley to uncover the truth behind a vanished platoon. What begins as an ordinary search quickly spirals into chaos as they encounter terrifying prehistoric creatures lurking in the shadows. The soldiers must harness their skills and courage to survive against these unexpected foes while navigating through treacherous terrain and confronting human adversaries. Tension mounts as loyalties are tested and sacrifice becomes inevitable. In this gripping blend of war, action, and horror, every decision could mean life or death. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey where history meets primal terror in "Primitive War."

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You can stream Primitive War on: Amazon Prime ⎥ Lionsgate+

What movies are similar to Primitive War? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Primitive War include The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Sisu: Road to Revenge, Sisu, Expend4bles, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, All Quiet on the Western Front.

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Primitive War was released in theaters on September 1, 2025.

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