Primary Colors (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Primary Colors
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Filmtastic | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | France TV | Orange VOD | Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve | — |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster | Blockbuster |
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What is Primary Colors about?
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. Primary Colors is a Drama, Comedy movie, released on 1998-03-20, runtime 143 minutes.
Is Primary Colors worth watching?
TMDB users rate Primary Colors 6.2 out of 10 from 363 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Primary Colors?
In the United States, Primary Colors streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mike Nichols
Cast
- John Travolta as Jack Stanton
- Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton
- Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons
- Adrian Lester as Henry Burton
- Maura Tierney as Daisy Green
- Paul Guilfoyle as Howard Ferguson
- Larry Hagman as Gov. Fred Picker
- Kathy Bates as Libby Holden
- Diane Ladd as Mamma Stanton
- Rebecca Walker as March
- Caroline Aaron as Lucille Kaufman
- Tommy Hollis as Fat Willie
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Sources
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