Relay
dir. David Mackenzie
69
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
A brainy thriller that harkens back to the gritty verisimilitude of classic conspiracy cinema, Relay might have one reversal too many but finishes the race with aplomb.
Audience consensus
Steadily led by Lily James and Riz Ahmed, Relay is a fast-paced, engaging thriller that feels effortlessly and refreshingly original.
Directed byDavid Mackenzie
StarringRiz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Eisa Davis, Matthew Maher
Written byJustin Piasecki, David Mackenzie
CinematographyGiles Nuttgens
EditingMatt Mayer
MusicTony Doogan
Relay
2025 · R · 1h 52m
Action, Drama, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
A brainy thriller that harkens back to the gritty verisimilitude of classic conspiracy cinema, Relay might have one reversal too many but finishes the race with aplomb.
Audience Consensus
Steadily led by Lily James and Riz Ahmed, Relay is a fast-paced, engaging thriller that feels effortlessly and refreshingly original.
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