The Relic
1997, English. Directed by Peter Hyams.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 677 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Relic
The Relic is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter HyamsDirector
- Penelope Ann MillerDr. Margo Green
- Tom SizemoreLt. Vincent D'Agosta
- Linda HuntDr. Ann Cuthbert
- James WhitmoreDr. Albert Frock
- Clayton RohnerDet. Hollingsworth
- Chi Muoi LoDr. Greg Lee
- Thomas RyanTom Parkinson
- Robert LesserMayor Robert Owen
- Diane RobinThe Mayor's Wife
- Lewis van BergenJohn Whitney
- Constance TowersMrs. Harriet Blaisedale
- Francis X. McCarthyMr. George Blaisedale
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1997
- Country
- Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $34M
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What The Relic is based on
The Relic is based on Relic, a 1995 novel by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston, published by Tor Books.
Novel · 1995
Relic
By Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston
Published by Tor Books
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The Relic: quick answers
Is The Relic worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 677 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Relic?
The Relic runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Relic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Relic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Relic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Relic is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Relic on?
The Relic is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Relic?
If you liked The Relic, try Splinter, The Mist, V/H/S/Beyond.
Who directed The Relic?
The Relic (1997) was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt.
What is The Relic based on?
The Relic is based on Relic, a 1995 novel by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston, published by Tor Books.