Mimic (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Mimic is a thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 105 minutes. “For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.
Who’s in it. Mimic stars Mira Sorvino as Dr. Susan Tyler, Jeremy Northam as Dr. Peter Mann, Giancarlo Giannini as Manny and Josh Brolin as Josh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mimic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mimic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mimic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mimic (1997)?
- In US, Mimic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mimic worth watching?
- Mimic holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mimic?
- Mimic stars Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Giancarlo Giannini, Josh Brolin and Alexander Goodwin.
- When was Mimic released?
- Mimic was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.