Autour du film. But, as Tom Cruise did in "Jerry Maguire", it's the superb acting by Edward Norton that changes the tables of … Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events ~ Karl Williams, Rovi Rating: R Primal fear is the horror movie that launched the career of Edward Norton, garnering him an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Nominations. Directed by: Gregory Hoblit; Written by: Steve Shagan Ann Biderman; Based on the novel by: William Diehl; Genre: Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller; Runtime: Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Primal Fear Golden Globes: 1 Nomination, 1 Win The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a 3rd person in the room. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 75% positive rating based on reviews from 44 critics, with an average score of … 1997 : Oscar du Meilleur second rôle pour Edward Norton. Primal Fear 1996 13+ 2h 10m Crime Thrillers When a blood-spattered altar boy is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain -- … Primal Fear Awards and Nominations. But, as Tom Cruise did in "Jerry Maguire", it's the superb acting by Edward Norton that changes the tables of the movie's tone. Norton delivers a powerful performance that brilliantly mixes shyness and rage, playing the 19-year-old altar boy Aaron Stampler, who is accused of brutally murdering the beloved archbishop of Chicago. Primal Fear (1996) R | 129 min | Crime , Drama , Mystery An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. "Primal Fear" is just a average lawyer thriller. Primal Fear received mixed reviews from critics.