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Where was Primer filmed?

2004 film, directed by Shane Carruth.

  • Addison

The story is set in Texas, about 230 miles (369 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Texas
Filmed in
Addison
Distance
About 230 miles (369 km) between Texas and the nearest filming location.
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About Primer

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Released
2004
Director
Shane Carruth
Cast
David SullivanShane Carruth
Genre
Science FictionDramaArthouse Science FictionTime-travel
Awards
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award; Alfred P. Sloan Prize

Two engineers, Aaron and Abe, supplement their day jobs with entrepreneurial tech projects, working out of Aaron's garage.

Once he exits the box, Abe travels across town, explains the proceedings to Aaron, and brings Aaron back to the self-storage facility housing the box.

The duo's divergent personalities – Abe cautious and controlling, Aaron impulsive and meddlesome – put subtle strain on their collaboration and friendship.

Famous lines from Primer

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • To eat?Aaron
  • I got it.Aaron
  • For the machine?Abe
  • So.. does it hurt?Aaron
  • All right, I got it!Aaron

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