Mimic (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Mimic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | YouTube, Amazon Video | YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Home of Horror | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Mimic in 49 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Mimic 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. Mimic is a Horror, Science Fiction movie, released on 1997-08-22, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Mimic worth watching?
TMDB users rate Mimic 6.1 out of 10 from 1,332 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Mimic?
In the United States, Mimic streams on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
Cast
- Mira Sorvino as Susan Tyler
- Jeremy Northam as Peter Mann
- Giancarlo Giannini as Manny
- Charles S. Dutton as Leonard
- Josh Brolin as Josh
- Alexander Goodwin as Chuy
- Alix Koromzay as Remy
- F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Gates
- James Costa as Ricky
- Javon Barnwell as Davis
- Norman Reedus as Jeremy
- Ho Pak-Kwong as Preacher
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Sources
Details and the 6.1/10 rating from Mimic on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.