Mimic
"For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now."
Originally released in 1997. Mimic is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Starring Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, and Alexander Goodwin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (1,190 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$25.5M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,480,490
Production Companies
- Dimension Films
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...
Who directed Mimic?
Mimic was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
How long is Mimic?
Mimic has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Mimic released?
Mimic was released on August 22, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mimic?
The main cast of Mimic includes Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Alexander Goodwin, Giancarlo Giannini, Charles S. Dutton.
Is Mimic worth watching?
Mimic has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,190 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.