The Mimic (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2021, The Mimic is a comedy film directed by Thomas F. Mazziotti, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, ‘the Narrator’ is befriended by his young new neighbor, after he joins the local newspaper team. Obsessed with the idea that ‘the Kid’ may be a sociopath, ‘the Narrator’ goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about him. After unsettling rendezvous, the truth he finds is anything but what he expected.
Who’s in it. The Mimic stars Thomas Sadoski as The Narrator, Jake Robinson as The Kid, Austin Pendleton as The Driver and Gina Gershon as The Woman at the Bar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Mimic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mimic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mimic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mimic (2021)?
- In US, The Mimic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mimic worth watching?
- The Mimic holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mimic?
- The Mimic stars Thomas Sadoski, Jake Robinson, Austin Pendleton, Gina Gershon and Marilu Henner.
- When was The Mimic released?
- The Mimic was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.