

Mimic
Director: Guillermo del Toro
"For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now."
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.
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Mimic (1997) is a horror, science fiction film. With an average rating of 6.1/10 from 1,266 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 45min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Mimic?
Mimic runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).
What rating does Mimic have?
Mimic has an average rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,266 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Mimic from?
Mimic was released in 1997.
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