The Mimic 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Director
- Thomas F. Mazziotti
- Networks
- Red Square Pictures, Only Child Films, Gravitas Ventures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Mimic?
Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Mimic" (2021). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 5, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Red Square Pictures, Only Child Films, Gravitas Ventures
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~81 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Red Square Pictures, Only Child Films, Gravitas Ventures
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Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Mimic" (2021).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Length must be 150-190 words.
Title: The Mimic.
Release Year: 2021 (US release 02/05/2021) / 2020 (Wikipedia/IMDb/Moviefone).
Genre: Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 21m.
Director: Thomas F. Mazziotti.
Writer: Thomas F. Mazziotti.
Cast: Thomas Sadoski, Jake Robinson, Austin Pendleton, Gina Gershon, Marilu Henner, Tammy Blanchard, Didi Conn, Josh Pais, Jessica Keenan Wynn, M. Emmet Walsh, Jessica Walter (final film role), Olaf.
Plot: Based on a true story. A narrator joins a local newspaper team and is befriended by a young new neighbor. The narrator becomes obsessed with the idea that the kid may be a sociopath and goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about him. After unsettling rendezvous, the truth is unexpected. Another source says
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Mimic worth watching?
The Mimic holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Mimic and when was it released?
The Mimic is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Mimic?
The Mimic was directed by Thomas F. Mazziotti.
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