Primetime

Primetime is a feature film directed by Lance Oppenheim and produced by A24 that explores the high-stakes underbelly of early 2000s investigative television stings and tabloid journalism. The drama-thriller takes direct inspiration from the television phenomenon To Catch a Predator.

The film stars Robert Pattinson as a television anchor delivering tense monologues inside a dim Florida residence, alongside musician Phoebe Bridgers in her acting debut. Following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation, coverage has focused on critical praise for Pattinson's energetic performance and Bridgers' end-credits song. Media attention has also highlighted public commentary from veteran host Chris Hansen, who expressed doubts about the project, explored potential legal actions, and bought pre-show theater ads to promote his own streaming platform.