Movie

Primary Colors

“What went down on the way to the top.”

★ 6.3(349)19982h 23m

Primary Colors is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mike Nichols
Release date: 1998-03-20
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $52,090,187
Budget: $65,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Universal Pictures

Primary Colors — trailer

About Primary Colors

Primary Colors is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Mike Nichols, starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson and Billy Bob Thornton. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 349 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Primary Colors in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

Cast

John Travolta

Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson

Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton

Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester

Henry Burton

Maura Tierney

Daisy Green

Paul Guilfoyle

Howard Ferguson

Larry Hagman

Gov. Fred Picker

Kathy Bates

Libby Holden

Diane Ladd

Mamma Stanton

Rebecca Walker

March

Caroline Aaron

Lucille Kaufman

Tommy Hollis

Fat Willie

Themes & keywords

usa presidentthe white housepresidential electionnew hampshirescandalextramarital affairpresidential candidate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Primary Colors in United States?+

In United States, Primary Colors is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Primary Colors on Netflix?+

Primary Colors is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Primary Colors?+

Primary Colors has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Primary Colors?+

Primary Colors stars John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester and Maura Tierney.

When did Primary Colors come out?+

Primary Colors is a 1998 movie directed by Mike Nichols.

What genre is Primary Colors?+

Primary Colors is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Primary Colors?+

Primary Colors was directed by Mike Nichols.