Relay Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 3, 2025

Relay

Coming Out: Friday, August 22, 2025 Limited

Director: David MacKenzie

Starring: Riz Ahmed • Lily James • Sam Worthington • Willa Fitzgerald • Matthew Maher

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87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Tom (Ahmed) is a world class “fixer” who 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 (James), needing Tom’s protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.

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Will you see Relay?

87% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

13% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Relay: Cast List

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Riz Ahmed
The Phoenician Scheme, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Lily James
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!, Finally Dawn
Sam Worthington
Avatar: The Way of Water 3D, Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Willa Fitzgerald
Alarum, Strange Darling
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Matthew Maher
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Mike Holt
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Eisa Davis

Crew Behind the Film

The film's director David MacKenzie last helmed Outlaw King and Hell or High Water.

Director: David MacKenzie
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Bleecker Street
Production Company: Black Bear Pictures

Production Details

What we know about the Relay movie production.

Production Updates for Relay

Dec 2024

Completed

Changed Relay movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2023

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Feb 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Will start production in New York and New Jersey in April.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Relay: Official Trailers, Teasers and Clips

Relay

Official Trailer

Relay Release Dates: Coming Soon

Relay is scheduled for release in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 22, 2025. There are 10 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including Trust, Honey Don’t! and Splitsville. As a limited release, Relay will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets. Check local listings to see if the film is playing in your area.