The Relic
“They did the unthinkable. They brought it back.”
A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.
Where to watch The Relic in United States
Can I watch The Relic in United States? The Relic isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Relic streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About The Relic
The Relic is a 1997 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. The cast is led by Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Relic was produced by Mutual Film Company, Paramount Pictures, and TOHO-TOWA and made in Germany and Japan. It was released on January 10, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Writers
- Amy Holden Jones, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
- Release date
- January 10, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Japan
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- Mutual Film Company, Paramount Pictures, TOHO-TOWA
The Relic cast & crew
The Relic was directed by Peter Hyams and written by Amy Holden Jones, Amanda Silver, and Rick Jaffa.
The cast features Penelope Ann Miller as Dr. Margo Green, Tom Sizemore as Lt. Vincent D'Agosta, Linda Hunt as Dr. Ann Cuthbert, James Whitmore as Dr. Albert Frock, Clayton Rohner as Det. Hollingsworth, and Chi Muoi Lo as Dr. Greg Lee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Peter Hyams, and it was produced by Gale Anne Hurd and Sam Mercer.
Is The Relic worth watching?
The Relic holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 649 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, The Relic is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Relic
The Relic isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Relic
Penelope Ann Miller
Dr. Margo Green
Tom Sizemore
Lt. Vincent D'Agosta
Linda Hunt
Dr. Ann Cuthbert
James Whitmore
Dr. Albert Frock
Clayton Rohner
Det. Hollingsworth
Chi Muoi Lo
Dr. Greg Lee
Thomas Ryan
Tom Parkinson
Robert Lesser
Mayor Robert Owen
Diane Robin
The Mayor's Wife
Lewis van Bergen
John Whitney
Constance Towers
Mrs. Harriet Blaisedale
Francis X. McCarthy
Mr. George Blaisedale
The Relic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Relic in United States?
The Relic is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Relic in?
The Relic is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Relic?
The Relic runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Relic rated?
The Relic is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 649 ratings.
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