Relay

Name: Relay
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2025-08-21
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Eisa Davis

2025·Movie

·1h 52min·R·

Drama

GoodGoodWatch score

7.0

7.0

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Relay fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline8
Tension8
Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Catharsis6
Pathos5
Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Dark Humor3
Physical Comedy2

World

Technology, the future, and crime

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction7
Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Relay is thrilling, tense, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Technology, the future, and crime

Its world is built around technology, the future, and crime.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Tech & Humanity8Human stories in a tech world.
Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Politics6Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'.

A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

Futuristic Crime ThrillerCorporate ConspiracyMoral AmbiguityWorld Class FixerRules vs SurvivalHigh-Stakes IntriguePsychological TensionTechnology & Corruption

Crew

Directed by:

David Mackenzie, Danny McGrath, Sean Hind

Written by:

David Mackenzie, Justin Piasecki

Produced by:

Teddy Schwarzman, Erica Lee, David Mackenzie

Composed by:

Ryan Collison, Connor Nagy, Lewis Goldstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Relay

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Where can I stream Relay legally?

Netflix

Kanopy

Hoopla

Relay is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Relay worth watching?

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.