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Mimic (1997)

Movie ★ 6.1 105 min

Horror Science Fiction

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.

Guillermo del Toro Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 22, 1997
Runtime
105 min
Rating
R
Budget
$30.0M
Box office
$25.5M
IMDb
tt0119675

Themes

Cast

Mira Sorvino Mira Sorvino Susan Tyler Jeremy Northam Jeremy Northam Peter Mann Giancarlo Giannini Giancarlo Giannini Manny Charles S. Dutton Charles S. Dutton Leonard Josh Brolin Josh Brolin Josh Alexander Goodwin Alexander Goodwin Chuy Alix Koromzay Alix Koromzay Remy F. Murray Abraham F. Murray Abraham Dr. Gates James Costa James Costa Ricky Javon Barnwell Davis Norman Reedus Norman Reedus Jeremy Ho Pak-Kwong Ho Pak-Kwong Preacher Glenn Bang Glenn Bang Yang Margaret Ma Chinese Woman Warna Fisher Bag Lady Alan Argue Skeletal Bum Charles Hayter Homeless Man Julian Richings Julian Richings Workman

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Mimic?
Mimic was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Who stars in Mimic?
Mimic stars Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Giancarlo Giannini, Charles S. Dutton.
When was Mimic released?
Mimic is a 1997 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Mimic?
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