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Movie · 1960 · 53 min

Primary (1960)

6.5/10 · 42 votes
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Primary is a 1960 movie (Documentary). Primary was directed by Robert Drew. Primary runs 53 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.5/10 from 42 viewers. In United States, you can watch Primary on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

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Plot

Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.

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#usa president#election campaign#presidential election#staging#media#democracy#direct cinema

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Primary?

In United States, you can watch Primary on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

Who stars in Primary?

The main cast of Primary includes John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Muriel Humphrey.

Who directed Primary?

Primary was directed by Robert Drew.

When was Primary released?

Primary was released on November 8, 1960.

How long is Primary?

Primary runs 53 minutes.

Is Primary worth watching?

Primary has an average rating of 6.5/10 from 42 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Primary?

If you enjoyed Primary, try And the Oscar Goes To..., The Making of Star Wars, The Irishman: In Conversation and An Inconvenient Truth.

Is Primary on Foxtel Now?

Not in United States right now. Primary is on Foxtel Now in: Australia.

Is Primary on MUBI?

Not in United States right now. Primary is on MUBI in: Italy.

Is Primary on iWonder Full Amazon channel?

Not in United States right now. Primary is on iWonder Full Amazon channel in: Italy.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·