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Apex

Apex

Action · Thriller · 2026

A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

Movie details

Apex

“Hunt. Survive.”

2026 Action · Thriller 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Apex?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Baltasar Kormákur

Written by

Jeremy Robbins

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Sasha

Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton

Ben

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Tommy

Caitlin Stasey

Caitlin Stasey

Leah

Bessie Holland

Bessie Holland

Cashier

Zachary Garred

Zachary Garred

Sean

Matt Whelan

Matt Whelan

Hunter

Court is in session

Put Apex on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.