The Mercy
"Based on the true story"
Originally released in 2018. The Mercy is a drama/adventure film. directed by James Marsh.
Starring Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, and David Thewlis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (295 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
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'
Jonathan Bailey
as Ian Wheeler
Andrew Buchan
as Ian Milburn
Simon McBurney
as Sir Francis Chichester
Eleanor Stagg
as Rachel Crowhurst
Ken Stott
as Stanley Best
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,536,348
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- Blueprint Pictures
- StudioCanal UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mercy about?
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 t...
Who directed The Mercy?
The Mercy was directed by James Marsh.
How long is The Mercy?
The Mercy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Mercy released?
The Mercy was released on February 9, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mercy?
The main cast of The Mercy includes Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis, Mark Gatiss, Genevieve Gaunt.
Is The Mercy worth watching?
The Mercy has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 295 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.