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Primetime

2026 1 h 50 min Drama · Thriller · Crime

A crime journalist turns hidden-camera stings into a televised confrontation with online predators.

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About the film

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What it’s about

In 2006, Chris Hansen fronts a show that exposes men who target minors online. His methods turn the program into a public spectacle with lasting consequences.

What hooks you

Robert Pattinson plays Hansen, with Merritt Wever as Andie Bender and Skyler Gisondo as Dan Plumb. The film draws on real events from the 2000s, a time when television and crime reporting collided.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like true-crime stories that unfold through undercover work and moral ambiguity. It will also suit viewers drawn to period pieces about media and the early internet.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Running time
1h 50min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Sep 23, 2026

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Creative team

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Director Lance Oppenheim
Starring
  1. 01 Robert Pattinson Chris Hansen
  2. 02 Merritt Wever Andie Bender
  3. 03 Anna Faris Mary Joan Hansen
  4. 04 Skyler Gisondo Dan Plumb
  5. 05 Phoebe Bridgers Del
  6. 06 Matthew Maher Xavier Von Erck
  7. 07 Bokeem Woodbine Cortland Gunn
  8. 08 Jessica Hecht Actor
  9. 09 Michael Chachere Michael Chachere
  10. 10 Jonathan Lipnicki Actor
  11. 11 Alex Winter Bill Conradt
  12. 12 Tony Revolori Actor

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