

The Mercy
“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.
Where to watch The Mercy in United States
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Where is The Mercy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Allstars Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon 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
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
Donald Crowhurst

Rachel Weisz
Clare Crowhurst

David Thewlis
Rodney Hallworth

Mark Gatiss
Ronald Hall

Genevieve Gaunt
'Miss Teignmouth'

Jonathan Bailey
Ian Wheeler

Andrew Buchan
Ian Milburn

Simon McBurney
Sir Francis Chichester
Eleanor Stagg
Rachel Crowhurst

Ken Stott
Stanley Best

Finn Elliot
James Crowhurst

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.











