Official movie poster for Prime Time (2021), a drama thriller film

Prime Time(2021)

5.2(98)1h 33m2021-01-30
DramaThriller

Prime Time Synopsis

On the last day of 1999, 20-year-old Sebastian locks himself in a TV studio. He has two hostages, a gun, and an important message for the world. The story of the attack explores a rebel’s extreme measures and last resort.

Prime Time (2021) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jakub Piątek, released on January 30, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Bartosz Bielenia, Magdalena Popławska, Andrzej Kłak and Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 98 ratings.

Director:
Jakub Piątek
Writers:
Jakub Piątek, Łukasz Czapski
Producers:
Jakub Razowski
Cinematographer:
Michał Łuka
Production:
Watchout Studio, Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe, TVN
Status:
Released

Prime Time Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 98 ratings.

Manuel São Bento

5/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I can’t recall the last Russian film I saw or even if Prime Time is the very first. Regardless of that, the straightforward premise is interesting from the get-go, and it doesn’t waste any time, putting the viewers inside the action almost instantly. The initially suspenseful, tense atmosphere gradually becomes lighter…

Reviewed on January 31, 2021

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

4/10

Director Jakub Piatek chooses to take the conventional approach in his hostage thriller “Prime Time,” a formulaic and disappointing effort that presents nothing unique nor exciting. Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film tells the story of disturbed young man Sebastian (Bartosz Bielenia), who hijacks a television studio and takes a famous game show host (Magdalena Poplawska) and a security guard hostage. Much like…

Reviewed on March 9, 2021

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Prime Time – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Prime Time online?

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Prime Time (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Prime Time?

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The main cast of Prime Time (2021) includes Bartosz Bielenia, Magdalena Popławska, Andrzej Kłak, Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik and Dobromir Dymecki. The film was directed by Jakub Piątek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Prime Time released?

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Prime Time was released on January 30, 2021 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is Prime Time worth watching?

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Prime Time (2021) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.