MyCinema has not rated Mimic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Mimic in the US?

Mimic streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Mimic runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is Mimic suitable for kids?

Mimic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19971h 45mHorror / Science Fiction

Mimic

Name: Mimic
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1997-08-22
Duration: 105 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Mimic at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 1,321 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Mimic tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 1,321 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Mimic

Is Mimic scary?: MyCinema has not rated Mimic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Mimic in the US?: Mimic streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Mimic?: Mimic runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is Mimic suitable for kids?: Mimic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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