Relay | English Thriller | Aug 22, 2025
Release Date: 22 August 2025
Language: English
Duration: 1h 54m
Genre: Action, Thriller
Rating: A
Get ready for an intense ride with Relay, an action-packed thriller that dives deep into the shadowy world of corporate corruption and moral ambiguity. Directed by David Mackenzie, the film brings together a stellar cast led by Riz Ahmed, Lily James, and Sam Worthington.
Plot Overview
At the heart of Relay is Tom (Riz Ahmed), a mysterious “fixer” who quietly operates behind the scenes for powerful corporations. His role is to broker secret payoffs, manage crises, and keep scandals from surfacing. Tom has mastered the art of deception and survival, but his latest assignment is unlike anything he has faced before.
When he meets Sarah Grant (Lily James), a potential client entangled in dangerous secrets, the lines between his professional detachment and personal morality begin to blur. As threats close in, Sarah might not just need Tom’s services—she might need his protection. The arrival of Dawson (Sam Worthington), a relentless enforcer, raises the stakes, forcing Tom to choose between loyalty to his employers and his conscience.
Cast
- Riz Ahmed as Tom / Ash – a sharp, enigmatic fixer with a hidden past.
- Lily James as Sarah Grant – a client whose vulnerabilities spark Tom’s moral conflict.
- Sam Worthington as Dawson – a formidable antagonist who adds intensity to the chase.
Behind the Scenes
- Director: David Mackenzie (known for Hell or High Water)
- Writer: Justin Piasecki
- Production Companies: Black Bear Pictures, Thunder Road Films, Sigma Films
- Distributor: Bleecker Street
Why You Should Watch
With edge-of-the-seat tension, electrifying performances, and a tightly woven story, the film promises to leave audiences questioning the true cost of loyalty and corruption.
Book your tickets for Relay, hitting theatres on August 22, 2025.
