| Movie Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 22, 2025 (USA) |
| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Distributed By | Bleecker Street |
| Writers | Justin Piasecki |
| Cast | Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Victor Garber |
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Age Rating | R (Language, Violence, Thematic Content) |
| Genre | Thriller/Suspense |
| Budget | $12 Million (estimated) |
Review:
There’s an unsettling realism that pulses through “Relay,” beyond its immaculate direction and gripping performances. Director David Mackenzie steers us into a present-day labyrinth where secrets and surveillance go hand in hand, and a supposedly straightforward case of corporate corruption morphs into a multi-layered battle of wits neither side can easily win. It’s the rare thriller where even the quietest exchanges feel loaded with consequence.
If you expect another paint-by-numbers corporate drama, prepare to be surprised. Riz Ahmed plays Ash, a fix-it man who keeps the dirtiest deals—and the cleanest hands—by brokering hush-hush arrangements between whistleblowers and those who most want them silenced. His work is anonymous, efficient, and—until now—never personal.
That changes when Lily James’ Sarah Grant seeks his help with evidence that could bring ruin to a powerful bioengineering corporation. Unlike Ash’s usual clients, Sarah is in genuine danger and the stakes far eclipse profit or reputation; lives hang in the balance, and both are forced to play a dangerous game with rules that change by the minute.
What sets “Relay” apart isn’t high-octane action, but how it wrings every ounce of suspense from the digital age’s most mundane tools—phones, emails, anonymous messages. The chemistry between Ahmed and James, even when they’re separated by screens, roots the story in authentic human desperation and hope. Supporting turns by Sam Worthington and Victor Garber further raise the stakes, adding corporate menace and unsettling calm to the mix.
This is the kind of movie that will have you checking your phone differently and thinking twice about what information you share online. In other words, it's exactly the kind of thriller we need right now.
Ash: "The system only works if everyone follows the rules."
Sarah: "What happens when the rules are designed to protect the wrong people?"
Ash: "That's when things get interesting."
Ready to get your heart racing? "Relay" is the thriller you didn't know you needed. Trust me, you'll be thinking about this one long after the credits roll.
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