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Relay

  • 2024
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Riz Ahmed and Lily James in Relay (2024)
A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.
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A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

  • Director
    • David Mackenzie
  • Writer
    • Justin Piasecki
  • Stars
    • Riz Ahmed
    • Lily James
    • Sam Worthington
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    542
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    519
    145
    • Director
      • David Mackenzie
    • Writer
      • Justin Piasecki
    • Stars
      • Riz Ahmed
      • Lily James
      • Sam Worthington
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    Releases August 22, 2025
    • 20User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Riz Ahmed
    Riz Ahmed
    • Ash
    Lily James
    Lily James
    • Sarah
    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Dawson
    Willa Fitzgerald
    Willa Fitzgerald
    • Rosetti
    Jared Abrahamson
    Jared Abrahamson
    • Ryan
    Pun Bandhu
    Pun Bandhu
    • Lee
    Eisa Davis
    Eisa Davis
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    Matthew Maher
    Matthew Maher
    • Hoffman
    Seth Barrish
    Seth Barrish
    • Morel
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • McVie
    Jamil Haque
    • Tariq
    Jamie Ann Burke
    Jamie Ann Burke
    • Homeless Woman
    Madison Rae Lutz
    Madison Rae Lutz
    • Newsstand Attendant
    Grant Harrison
    Grant Harrison
    • Andy (AA)
    Jason Nuzzo
    Jason Nuzzo
    • Tony (AA)
    David Ryan Smith
    David Ryan Smith
    • Chair (AA)
    Victoria Stevens
    Victoria Stevens
    • Service Agent
    Lou Liberatore
    Lou Liberatore
    • Jim
    • Director
      • David Mackenzie
    • Writer
      • Justin Piasecki
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    7skylerkennethkidd

    Slow but intense

    Honestly I love the concept of this movie, how one finds someone like this idk, but goodness would this be great if it existed. Also relay being a legit service would be amazing, sure it would be crossing some lines and be used by the wrong people, but what a excellent idea for keeping things private and off record. The story and emotions with this one are good, but i predicted the ending at some point along the way. Not enough action for me to want to keep a movie like this in a collection but I truly did enjoy it.

    Saw at AMC for movie unseen on 8-11-2025.
    6Bee_F

    Really? Just average, no surprises

    I think there are a few things, especially one... that the director thought would be a shock, a killer hook, but... nah. I had the big "secret" figured out about 1/3 of the way and I'm no super-sleuth. Flicks like Knives Out and Simple Plan were much more engaging and so many others have a better cast and acting like Black Bag.
    5agamble3

    Great Concept, Needed Depth

    Great concept but felt the movie lacked overall substance and depth. Only lightly touched on some key themes or concepts but didn't dive deep on them resulting in plot points feeling wishy washy. This resulted in the movie having moments where it felt impactful but then it quickly moved on without having that same moment included in other parts of the movie making you question what the point was to include it. This resulted in some timing being off with moments that felt impactful and others that felt boring and making you question.
    8Meowash

    Fun suspense

    Bought a ticket for a mystery movie and it ended up being Relay. After a long day at work I just wanted to relax and let my mind go. This movie was perfect. I really enjoyed it. It had suspense, some action, romance and some slow bits. No one walked out of the movie so it seems everyone else enjoyed it as well.
    8sonofsoulreaver-50329

    Suspenseful Fun

    This move really had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. It had a 'what is going on here' vibe, but I wasn't confused or bored, I just really wanted to know the answer. The cat and mouse elements are really incredible and it has a great twist toward the end that leaves you rethinking the actions of a main character through out. Definitely worth your time.

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    • Trivia
      The envelopes Sarah uses to mail the documents and fee are addressed to Archie Leach, the birth name of Cary Grant.
    • Goofs
      The scene where one character goes to Norman Oklahoma, shows the Oklahoma license plate attached to the front bumper. In the state of Oklahoma drivers are only issued one plate that goes on the back bumper. The number and letter combination used also is incorrect as Oklahoma only has six alphanumeric spaces separated by a silhouette of Oklahoma as the dash symbol between each set of three.
    • Soundtracks
      Initiation to an Illusion
      written by Aï sha Devi Enz

      performed by Aï sha Devi

      courtesy of: Houndstooth / fabric Records

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Broker
    • Production companies
      • Black Bear
      • Sigma Films
      • Thunder Road Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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