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Mimic

Sci-fi thriller. Scientist Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino) learns that the genetic-engineering solution she devised to save New York City from a disease has come back to haunt her.

Sci-fi thriller which blends a dark allegory about the perils of genetic manipulation with a relentless subterranean horror story. Scientist Susan Tyler learns that the genetic-engineering solution she devised to save New York City from an infectious disease has come back to haunt her. The scientists have altered the balance of nature - and nature is striking back.

1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Jan 201400:25
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only

Credits

DirectorGuillermo del Toro
Susan TylerMira Sorvino
Peter MannJeremy Northam
JoshJosh Brolin
MannyGiancarlo Giannini
ChuyAlexander Goodwin
RemyAlix Koromzay
LeonardCharles S Dutton
Dr GatesF Murray Abraham
RickyJames Costa
ProducerOle Bornedal
ProducerB.J Rack
WriterMatthew Robbins
WriterDonald A Wollheim
WriterGuillermo del Toro
DavisJavon Barnwell
JeremyNorman Reedus
PreacherPak Kwong Ho

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Dec 200623:30
    BBC One South, Wales & Scotland only
  • Tue 11 Dec 200723:50
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Wed 12 Dec 200700:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Mon 8 Feb 201023:05
    BBC One Scotland
  • Mon 8 Feb 201023:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sun 4 Dec 201100:15
    BBC One
  • Wed 8 Jan 201423:55
    BBC One except Scotland & Wales
  • Thu 9 Jan 201400:20
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Thu 9 Jan 201400:25
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only