Relay

2024

Action / Drama / Thriller

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 78% · 119 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 89% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 4023 4K

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Plot summary

Tom, a world class "fixer", specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from potential client Sarah, needing Tom's protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.

Director

David Mackenzie Photo
David Mackenzie

Top cast

Lily James Photo
Lily James as Sarah
Jared Abrahamson Photo
Jared Abrahamson as Ryan
Helen Eigenberg Photo
Helen Eigenberg as TTY Supervisor (Night)
Matthew Maher Photo
Matthew Maher as Hoffman
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1 GB
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23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
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English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  es  
23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
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1.87 GB
1918*802
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  es  
23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
Seeds 100+

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ian-47918 7 / 10

Solid Idea, Lost in Translation

By Ian Chandler - August 28, 2025Relay is a paranoia thriller that quietly released last week, and I'd argue it's one of the better offerings in theaters currently. With a noticeably lower budget than other summer movies, the film relies heavily on its script to do the heavy lifting. The concept is interesting, and for much of its runtime, it delivers engaging tension. It also features two talented actors, Riz Ahmed and Lily James, whose performances elevate the screenplay, resulting in a gripping story. But, even with a lot of promise and mostly good execution, Relay eventually runs out of street-smarts, losing some of the momentum and intrigue that make its first two acts so compelling. It is a strong effort, but one that leaves you wishing for a tighter finale.One of Relay's biggest strengths is its pacing. It isn't too quick where plot elements are lost, nor is it moving at a glacier's pace, wasting time on overview shots. It is a dialogue-heavy film that, like any good thriller, expects the audience to follow along instead of giving them long, forced exposition dumps. The tension gradually rises as the film progresses and it's a strange case where you know less about Relay's protagonists than its antagonists. There are some spots where characters are a bit too quiet, making potentially important dialogue hard to pick up, but it's so sparse that it doesn't interfere with the enjoyment. There are also a handful of decisions made in the movie that made me think, "Huh, that was pretty clever!" It felt like, up to a point, a worthy spiritual successor to the thriving paranoia thrillers from the '70s.The first 85 minutes expertly relays solid, attention-grabbing suspense. Unfortunately, the last 25 minutes are undoubtedly mistranslated. It introduces a plot point that is plainly thoughtless and devolves into an unexciting action sequence. Characters who were usually careful and meticulous make multiple, easily avoidable blunders. It feels disconnected from the first two acts. Even worse is that the situations are resolved with multiple plot conveniences. It's a brainless exercise that is a stark contrast to the cunning mannerisms we got earlier in the film. Additionally, it's invalidating to see characters go through routine gunplay instead of hiding and entering a battle of wits, something that both worked and was the selling point of this movie. Was it tacked on solely to make an energetic trailer? Whatever the reason, the film should have just hung up at the 85-minute mark.So, Relay remains to be an intriguing watch with two notable performances and a clear passion for the suspenseful pictures that came before. I kind of wish they replicated the color grading of a '70s film to make it both more unique and match its retro structure. Though its final moments do the film no good, it isn't damaging enough to ruin the movie. Given the endless supply of numbing blockbusters with no original ideas, Relay shines as one of those productions that tried (and mostly succeeded) to incorporate a neat concept into a breezy, entertaining movie. Despite its glaring flaws, it's still a cut above most of what's in theaters right now.Grade: 71/100.
Reviewed by Meowash 8 / 10

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.
Reviewed by leestoych 7 / 10

Grounded and original

What I value most in today's cinema are originality and grounded storytelling that avoids unnecessary excess. Relay delivers on both counts.From the very beginning, the film establishes a simmering tension that kept me hooked, almost expecting an explosive climax. The third act does stumble slightly, with a few plot turns that feel overly coincidental or forced. Yet, the eventual reveal reframes those moments in a way that makes the payoff all the more shocking.Riz Ahmed gives a restrained performance, perfectly suited to the character he portrays. The supporting cast does a decent job, but they don't leave the same lasting impression. What makes Relay stand out is its grounded approach and storytelling, helped by its well written screenplay.However, while I thoroughly enjoyed Relay, I doubt the film will be spoken about much past this month. It's a well made and original piece that unfortunately does not reach the heights of long lasting inventiveness and impact.
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