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Relay (2025)

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

7.0/10 ยท 536 votes 1h 52m r ActionThrillerDrama

#52 of 142 films from 2025 #606 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Mackenzie ยท Written by David Mackenzie, Justin Piasecki

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Overview

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.

Cast

Riz Ahmedas Ash
Lily Jamesas Sarah
Sam Worthingtonas Dawson
Matthew Maheras Hoffman
Willa Fitzgeraldas Rosetti
Jared Abrahamsonas Ryan
Pun Bandhuas Lee
Eisa Davisas Wash
Victor Garberas McVie
Seth Barrishas Morel
Jamil Haqueas Tariq
Jamie Ann Burkeas Homeless Woman
Madison Rae Lutzas Newsstand Attendant
Grant Harrisonas Andy (AA)

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 2025
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 2025 average of 115 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$4,453,308
IMDbtt11539996

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Questions

How long is Relay?
Relay runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Relay worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 536 votes, which places it #52 of 142 films released in 2025 in this index (top 64%) and #606 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Relay?
Relay was directed by David Mackenzie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hell or High Water (2016), Starred Up (2014), Perfect Sense (2011).
Who stars in Relay?
Riz Ahmed as Ash; Lily James as Sarah; Sam Worthington as Dawson; Matthew Maher as Hoffman; Willa Fitzgerald as Rosetti; Jared Abrahamson as Ryan.
What is Relay rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Relay?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1391.

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