The Relic (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Relic is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 110 minutes. “They did the unthinkable. They brought it back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.
Who’s in it. The Relic stars Penelope Ann Miller as Dr. Margo Green, Tom Sizemore as Lt. Vincent D'Agosta, Linda Hunt as Dr. Ann Cuthbert and James Whitmore as Dr. Albert Frock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Relic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 The Relic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Relic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Relic (1997)?
- In US, The Relic is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 The Relic worth watching?
- The Relic holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Relic?
- The Relic stars Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore and Clayton Rohner.
- When was The Relic released?
- The Relic was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.