---
title: "The Mimic"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mimic-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 680885
imdb_id: "tt5704368"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Mimic (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mimic-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thomas F. Mazziotti
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Square Pictures, Only Child Films, Gravitas Ventures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thomas Sadoski** as *The Narrator*
- **Jake Robinson** as *The Kid*
- **Austin Pendleton** as *The Driver*
- **Gina Gershon** as *The Woman at the Bar*
- **Marilu Henner** as *The Assistant Editor*
- **Tammy Blanchard** as *The Young Woman*
- **Didi Conn** as *The Gossip Lady*
- **Josh Pais** as *The Neurotic Lawyer*
- **Jessica Keenan Wynn** as *The Librarian*
- **M. Emmet Walsh** as *The Director*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Mimic online?
The Mimic is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Mimic?
The Mimic was directed by Thomas F. Mazziotti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mimic — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/680885)
- [The Mimic (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/680885-the-mimic/cast)
- [The Mimic (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mimic_(2020_film))
- [The Mimic (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5704368/)
- [The Mimic (2020) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-mimic/0BTeyn1jXsofIHgjRvs1O/credits/)

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