MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1997 โบ Mimic
Mimic (1997)
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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.
Cast
Mira Sorvinoas Susan Tyler
Jeremy Northamas Peter Mann
Alexander Goodwinas Chuy
Josh Brolinas Josh
Alix Koromzayas Remy
Giancarlo Gianninias Manny
Charles S. Duttonas Leonard
F. Murray Abrahamas Dr. Gates
James Costaas Ricky
James Kidnieas Subway Repairman
Javon Barnwellas Davis
Norman Reedusas Jeremy
Glenn Bangas Yang
Margaret Maas Chinese Woman
Facts
| Release date | August 22, 1997 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) โ about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Horror, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $25,480,490 (0.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0119675 |
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Questions
How long is Mimic?
Mimic runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Mimic worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,301 votes, which places it #88 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 23%) and #761 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Mimic?
Mimic was directed by Guillermo del Toro. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Frankenstein (2025).
Who stars in Mimic?
Mira Sorvino as Susan Tyler; Jeremy Northam as Peter Mann; Alexander Goodwin as Chuy; Josh Brolin as Josh; Alix Koromzay as Remy; Giancarlo Giannini as Manny.
What is Mimic rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mimic?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2734.