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Mimic

1997·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic566.0Rotten Tomatoes68%37%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyMGM+

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Mimic fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now.

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.
Sci-Fi HorrorCreature FeatureAtmospheric ThrillerGenetic Experiment Gone WrongUrban DecayDisturbing CreaturesUncanny DreadGuillermo del ToroSuspensefulBody Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, Rick Bota
Written by:
Guillermo del Toro, Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Ole Bornedal
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Lora Hirschberg, Glen Gauthier

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Mimic

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Where can I stream Mimic legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyMGM+

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

Is Mimic worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mimic rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mimic?

1 h 45 min

Mimic runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mimic?

Critics62
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Mimic higher (62) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mimic a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$25 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is Mimic in?

EnglishItalianChinese

It was made in English, with some Italian, Chinese. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Mimic?

65ALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACHCLCO+51

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mimic in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mimic use?

Too Dumb to LiveAudible SharpnessCreepy CockroachThe Needs of the ManyHard-to-Light FireBioweapon BeastBlack Dude Dies FirstWhat Did You Expect When You Named It ____?Look Both WaysHeroic SacrificeCub Cues Protective ParentNames To Run Away From: Biblical Namesand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Mimic, including Too Dumb to Live, Audible Sharpness, Creepy Cockroach.