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The Mercy

2018·Movie·PG-13·102 min·5.9(300)

Based on the true story

In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor, endangers the fate of his family and business, and his own life, blinded by his ambition to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, attempting to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the world without making any stopover.

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaStan, Britbox Apple TV Channel Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyJoyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Allstars Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Mercy

The Mercy is a 2018 English-language drama and adventure film directed by James Marsh. The cast is led by Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The Mercy was produced by BBC Film, Blueprint Pictures, and StudioCanal UK and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 9, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director
James Marsh
Writers
Scott Z. Burns
Release date
February 9, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$5 million
Production
BBC Film, Blueprint Pictures, StudioCanal UK
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The Mercy cast & crew

The Mercy was directed by James Marsh and written by Scott Z. Burns.

The cast features Colin Firth as Donald Crowhurst, Rachel Weisz as Clare Crowhurst, David Thewlis as Rodney Hallworth, Mark Gatiss as Ronald Hall, Genevieve Gaunt as 'Miss Teignmouth', and Jonathan Bailey as Ian Wheeler.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, cinematography is by Éric Gautier, and it was produced by Graham Broadbent and Scott Z. Burns.

Is The Mercy worth watching?

The Mercy holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 300 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and adventure, The Mercy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Mercy

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Cast of The Mercy

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Donald Crowhurst

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Clare Crowhurst

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Rodney Hallworth

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Ronald Hall

Genevieve Gaunt

Genevieve Gaunt

'Miss Teignmouth'

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Ian Wheeler

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

Ian Milburn

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

Sir Francis Chichester

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Eleanor Stagg

Rachel Crowhurst

Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Stanley Best

Finn Elliot

Finn Elliot

James Crowhurst

Kit Connor

Kit Connor

Simon Crowhurst

The Mercy — FAQs

Where can I watch The Mercy in United States?

The Mercy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV in United States.

Is The Mercy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Mercy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Mercy in?

The Mercy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Mercy?

The Mercy runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is The Mercy rated?

The Mercy is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 300 ratings.

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