Primary is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Robert Drew
- Release date
- 1960-11-08
- Runtime
- 53m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Drew Associates
About Primary
Primary is a 1960 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Robert Drew, starring John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey and Jacqueline Kennedy. It has a runtime of 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Primary in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Primary in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Primary on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Primary on Netflix?+
Primary is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
How long is Primary?+
Primary has a runtime of 53 minutes (53 minutes).
Who stars in Primary?+
Primary stars John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Muriel Humphrey.
When did Primary come out?+
Primary is a 1960 movie directed by Robert Drew.
What genre is Primary?+
Primary is Documentary film.
Who directed Primary?+
Primary was directed by Robert Drew.
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