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The Mercy (2018)

Movie 1h 42m ★ 5.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline

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The Mercy is an adventure and drama movie from 2018. It is directed by James Marsh. The cast includes Mark Gatiss, Simon McBurney and Kit Connor. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Mercy

What genre is The Mercy?
The Mercy is categorised as Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in The Mercy?
Mark Gatiss, Simon McBurney, Kit Connor, David Thewlis, Rachel Weisz appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Mercy?
James Marsh directed The Mercy.
How long is The Mercy?
The Mercy runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
Is The Mercy worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Mercy?
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