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Mimic

6.119971h 45m15MovieHorrorScience Fiction

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…

DirectorGuillermo del Toro
WritersMatthew Robbins·Guillermo del Toro
ProducersOle Bornedal·Bob Weinstein

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Cast · Directed by Guillermo del Toro

Mira Sorvino
Mira Sorvino
Susan Tyler
Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Northam
Peter Mann
Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini
Manny
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Leonard
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin
Josh
Alexander Goodwin
Alexander Goodwin
Chuy
Alix Koromzay
Alix Koromzay
Remy
F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham
Dr. Gates
James Costa
James Costa
Ricky
Javon Barnwell
Javon Barnwell
Davis
Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus
Jeremy
Ho Pak-Kwong
Ho Pak-Kwong
Preacher

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Mimic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mimic?

Mimic is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mimic on Netflix?

No, Mimic is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is Mimic on Amazon Prime Video?

Mimic isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Mimic for free?

Mimic is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to Mimic?

Yes — Mimic is followed by Mimic 2 (2001) in the Mimic Collection.

Is there a prequel to Mimic?

Mimic is the first film in the Mimic Collection.

Is Mimic part of a trilogy?

Yes — Mimic is part of a trilogy, alongside Mimic 2 (2001) and Mimic: Sentinel (2003).

How many movies are in the Mimic Collection?

There are 3 films in the Mimic Collection: Mimic (1997), Mimic 2 (2001) and Mimic: Sentinel (2003).