Relay

"No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'."

2025 1h 52m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 544🍅82%Rotten Tomatoes●70Metacritic★7IMDB · 35,008

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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.

“No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'.”

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Cast

Riz Ahmed
Ash
Lily James
Sarah
Sam Worthington
Dawson
Willa Fitzgerald
Rosetti
Eisa Davis
Wash
Matthew Maher
Hoffman
Victor Garber
McVie
Jared Abrahamson
Ryan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Mackenzie
Writers: Justin Piasecki, David Mackenzie
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Giles Nuttgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tony Doogan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Matt Mayer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Riz Ahmed and Lily James and Sam Worthington carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11539996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Mackenzie directs. Giles Nuttgens behind the camera. Tony Doogan scores. Matt Mayer cuts. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Giles Nuttgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Tony Doogan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Matt Mayer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Riz Ahmed and Lily James and Sam Worthington carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'.".
8IMDB entry: tt11539996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 19 themes, including "manipulation", "cover-up", "conspiracy", "surveillance".

The technical file

Cinematography: Giles Nuttgens
Original score: Tony Doogan
Editing: Matt Mayer
Production design: Jane Musky
Costume design: Alana Morshead
Makeup / hair: Joshua First
VFX supervisor: Alex Dreiblatt
Sound: Lewis Goldstein
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $4,453,308
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Relay (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 70/100
IMDB rating: 7/10 · 35,008 votes
MPAA: R

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Manuel São Bento2025-08-20
★ 6/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/relay-review/ "Relay begins with a fresh and intriguing proposition, sustained by strong performances and an immersive atmosphere, but it loses impact by opting for easy narrative shortcuts in the final stretch. Riz Ahmed once again confirms his talent in complex, understated roles, while Lily James and Sam Worthington bring emotional intensity and credible threat. Still, the execution doesn't quite match the ambition of its premise. With a less forced ending, it could have easily become one of the year's most striking thrillers. Instead, it remains a competent but frustrating experience, one that deserves recognition for the ideas it raises but also criticism for the opportunities it squanders." Rating: B-

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