Replicas (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Replicas is a 2019 sci-fi thriller directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, starring Keanu Reeves as William Foster, Alice Eve and Emily Alyn Lind. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $9.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Jeffrey Nachmanoff
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Replicas About?
The premise of Replicas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After suffering a tragic loss, neuroscientist William Foster becomes driven to find a way to bring his family back. He secretly begins a controversial cloning project with the help of a colleague, recreating the bodies of his deceased loved ones. As the replicas develop, Foster grapples with the ethical implications of his actions and confronts unforeseen consequences that challenge his understanding of life, death, and what it means to be human.
Replicas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- copying someone's mind
- robot
- betrayal
- clone
- scientist
- traffic accident
- biologist
- laboratory
- arecibo puerto rico
- heavy rain
- impaled through the chest
- car run off the road
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- driving a car into a lake
- human cloning
- experiment
- shot in the head
- shot to death
- tracking device
- boat
- choking someone
- cloning
- rear nudity
- nudity
- coma
- accident
- donor
- loss of family
- android
- hologram
- jogging
- pancake
- shot in the forehead
- one word title
- electronic music score
- near future
- corporation
- experimental technology
- experiment gone wrong
- science experiment
- research scientist
- research facility
- british actress playing american character
- no opening credits
- subjective camera
- character says i love you
- character's point of view camera shot
- husband wife relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
Where to Watch Replicas
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Replicas Cast & Characters
Keanu Reeves leads the cast as William Foster, with Alice Eve as Mona Foster and Emily Alyn Lind as Sophie Foster. Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeffrey Nachmanoff
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Emjay Anthony as Matt Foster
Also Starring in Replicas
· 8 more- Thomas Middleditch Ed Whittle
- Nyasha Hatendi Scott
- John Ortiz Jones
- Amber Townsend Lab Tech
- Luis Gonzaga Officer Pérez
- Jonathan Dwayne Security Guard #2
- Amber Rivera Margaret
- Aria Lyric Leabu Zoe Foster
Replicas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Replicas 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 28/100, strongest in character & emotion (35) and weakest in story & flow (20).
Replicas Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Replicas struggles to cohere its scientific premise with a well-executed narrative. While some viewers note brisk pacing and occasional visual creativity, most commentary highlights pervasive logical gaps and uneven tone throughout its runtime. The performances, though intermittently serviceable, cannot compensate for a script that feels both contrived and rushed. A third-act twist attempts to revisit stakes but emerges too late to restore engagement. The film ultimately leaves limited lasting resonance.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, Replicas displays moments of visual ambition but is undermined by inconsistent style and uninspired production design. The cinematography occasionally captures futuristic settings with a muted palette, yet editing choices yield a disjointed flow between scenes. The overall direction lacks a cohesive aesthetic vision, leading to an uneven visual experience that seldom elevates the material.
- Character & Emotion 35
When it comes to character and emotion, performances oscillate between serviceable and flat portrayals. Keanu Reeves delivers a measured presence but struggles to infuse genuine depth amid a sparse script. Supporting roles occasionally offer ethical counterpoints, yet most characters remain underdeveloped. Emotional resonance is limited by hurried character arcs, resulting in minimal viewer investment.
- Story & Flow 20
When assessing story and flow, the film is hampered by conspicuous plot holes and rushed plotting. The central premise of brain mapping presents initial intrigue but fails to develop moral or thematic weight. Pacing is brisk at points yet erratic, with connective scenes feeling contrived. Despite a late twist, the narrative coherence remains compromised and engagement wanes.
- Sensory Experience 30
In terms of sensory experience, Replicas offers a serviceable sound design and a functional score, but neither stands out. Visual effects achieve basic plausibility but lack polish, contributing to moments of cheap austerity. Soundtrack cues sometimes align with dramatic beats but seldom enhance immersion. Overall, the sensory elements remain adequate yet unremarkable and rarely memorable.
- Rewatch Factor 25
Regarding rewatch factor, Replicas provides limited incentive for repeated viewings. Initial intrigue in the sci-fi concept may draw some interest, but familiar plotting and unresolved threads diminish long-term appeal. The uneven tone and sporadic engagement reduce replay value, as viewers are unlikely to discover new insights or emotional depth on subsequent watches. Overall, lasting enjoyment is minimal.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic 19 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.1 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Replicas Plot Summary
What happens in Replicas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William Foster, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is a brilliant scientist specializing in synthetic biology and the intricate mapping of neural pathways into alternative host bodies. Alongside his team members, Ed Whittle, played by Thomas Middleditch, and Scott, portrayed by Nyasha Hatendi, he works under the supervision of his boss, Jones, played by John Ortiz. William’s groundbreaking research allows him to imprint minds into new synthetic bodies; however, his trials face significant challenges as the subjects often reject their new forms.
Full summary
The whole story of Replicas, scene by scene
Replicas Box Office & Budget
Replicas grossed $9.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 31% of what it cost. $4 million came from the US and Canada and $5.3 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.3M
31% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $4M
- International
- $5.3M
- Budget
- $30M
Replicas Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 teasers.
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- Teaser Replicas Teaser (3 of 4)
- Teaser Replicas Teaser (4 of 4)
How Well Do You Know Replicas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is William Foster's profession?
Cars in Replicas
13 cars on screen, including the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2016 Ford Explorer.
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2016 Ford Explorer Important role -
2015 Jeep Renegade Important role -
2006 Kia Sedona Important role
Replicas Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “复制人” and “Cópias - De Volta à Vida”.
- Also known as
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- 复制人
- Cópias - De Volta à Vida
- レプリカズ：2018
- 捍衛生死線
- Репродукция
- 레플리카
- Réplicas
- Репродукція
- Replikalar
- Dokonalé repliky
- Replikanci
- Реплики
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- Πιστό Αντίγραφο
- 克隆人
- Tobulos kopijos
- משוכפלים
- Klónok
- Cópias: De Volta à Vida
- Replike
- Popolna kopija
- Реплике
- Copii perfecte
- พลิกชะตา เร็วกว่านรก
- レプリカズ
- Nhân Bản Vô Tính, რეპლიკანტები
- Reprodukcija
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Replicas FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Replicas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Replicas?
Replicas runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Replicas released?
Replicas was released on January 11, 2019.
Who directed Replicas?
Replicas was directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff.
More films by Jeffrey Nachmanoff Who is in the cast of Replicas?
Replicas stars Keanu Reeves as William Foster, Alice Eve as Mona Foster and Emily Alyn Lind as Sophie Foster, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Replicas?
In the US, Replicas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Replicas make at the box office?
Replicas grossed $9.3 million worldwide ($4 million domestic, $5.3 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Replicas rated?
Replicas has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 19 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Replicas have a post-credit scene?
No. Replicas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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