Replicant (2001): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Replicant is a 2001 sci-fi thriller directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Replicant / Garrotte, Michael Rooker and Pam Hyatt. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $894,844 worldwide. Stream it on Fawesome and MovieSphere+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Replicant About?
The premise of Replicant without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a ruthless serial killer remains at large, a covert effort creates a genetic duplicate of the murderer to track him down. The clone is paired with two police detectives who must work together with the scientists, using the copy as a tool to hunt the original killer and blurring the line between hunter and hunted.
Replicant Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- genetic engineering
- genetic
- serial killer
- clone
- evil twin
- cloning
- dual role
- detective
- f word
- one word title
- tunnel
- bathroom
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- man attacks a woman
- woman wears a bra
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- female police officer
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child in jeopardy
- dark comedy
- biopunk
- killer
- ends with a freeze frame
- action hero
- replicant
- fire
- nsa
- retirement
- police
- murder
- machismo
- taser
- raised middle finger
- hazing
- beaten to death
- roundhouse kick
- badge
- knife
- nosebleed
- gas explosion
- self sacrifice
- car accident
- strangulation
- thrown from a car
- paramedic
- escape
- improvised weapon
- deception
- morgue
- newspaper headline
- condom
Where to Watch Replicant
Stream it on Fawesome and MovieSphere+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Replicant Cast & Characters
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast as Replicant / Garrotte, with Michael Rooker as Jake and Pam Hyatt as Mrs. Riley. Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Replicant / Garrotte
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Michael Rooker as Jake - Pam Hyatt as Mrs. Riley
- Catherine Dent as Angie
Also Starring in Replicant
· 27 more- Brandon James Olson Danny
- Marnie Alton Hooker
- Paul McGillion Captain
- April Telek Downtown Mother Victim
- Mark Brandon Reporter #1
- Fulvio Cecere Agent #1
- Daryl Shuttleworth Uniform Foyer Cop
- Hiro Kanagawa Lab Video Technician #1
- Claire Riley Penny Martin
- Lillian Carlson Nurse
- Lisa Ann Beley Terrified Neighbor
- Ingrid Tesch 911 Operator
- Peter Flemming Paul
- Jenny McShane Woman with Red Car (uncredited)
- Biski Gugushe Loft Cop
- Ian Robison Reisman
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- Alexander Pollock Young Garrotte
- Chris Kelly Chris
- Allan Gray Roarke
- Tracey Hway Reporter #2
- Brent Chapman Janitor
- James Hutson Snotty Concierge
- Jayme Knox Wendy Wyckham
- Margaret Ryan Gwendolyn
- Matteo Ferronato Downtown Home Infant
- Dominic Ferronato Downtown Home Infant
- Nick Swarts Jake (uncredited)
Replicant Plot Summary
What happens in Replicant from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Edward “the Torch” Garrotte, Jean-Claude Van Damme is a serial killer who preys on women who are mothers, setting them ablaze. Detective Jake Riley Michael Rooker is a Seattle cop who has spent three years chasing Garrotte. Just days before Jake’s retirement, Garrotte strikes again, but Jake is off the case at his retirement party; a chilling call from Garrotte threatens Jake’s friends and family. Realizing Garrotte must be stopped, Riley returns to duty.
Full summary
The whole story of Replicant, scene by scene
Replicant Box Office
Replicant grossed $894,844 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$894.8K
- International
- $894.8K
Replicant Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Replicant?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the serial killer Edward "the Torch" Garrotte?
Cars in Replicant
40 cars on screen, including the 1998 Chrysler Intrepid and the 1986 Dodge Ram Van.
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1998 Chrysler Intrepid Main role -
1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role -
1990 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Replicant Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Replikant” and “Le clone”.
- Also known as
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- Replikant
- Le clone
- レプリカント
- 复制杀人魔
- 克隆杀手
- Двійник
- Replicante
- A Réplica
- The Replicant
- Репликант
- 리플리컨트
- بـــــــــدل
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- Replikáns
- הכפיל
- Katil
- 复制人
- Двойник
- Реплікант
- 複製殺人魔
- Antrininkas
- โคลนนิ่งสู้ คู่มหาประลัย
- Dubultnieks
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Replicant FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Replicant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Replicant?
Replicant runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Replicant released?
Replicant was released on May 11, 2001.
Who directed Replicant?
Replicant was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.
More films by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung Who is in the cast of Replicant?
Replicant stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Replicant / Garrotte, Michael Rooker as Jake and Pam Hyatt as Mrs. Riley, among 31 credited actors.
Where can I watch Replicant?
In the US, Replicant is streaming on Fawesome, MovieSphere+ and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Replicant make at the box office?
Replicant grossed $894,844 worldwide.
Does Replicant have a post-credit scene?
No. Replicant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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