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The Mercy

5.920181h 42mPG-13MovieDramaAdventure

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…

DirectorJames Marsh
WriterScott Z. Burns
ProducersPeter Czernin·Graham Broadbent

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Marsh

CFColin Firth
Colin Firth
Donald Crowhurst
RWRachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Clare Crowhurst
DTDavid Thewlis
David Thewlis
Rodney Hallworth
MGMark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Ronald Hall
GGGenevieve Gaunt
Genevieve Gaunt
'Miss Teignmouth'
JBJonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey
Ian Wheeler
ABAndrew Buchan
Andrew Buchan
Ian Milburn
SMSimon McBurney
Simon McBurney
Sir Francis Chichester
ES
Eleanor Stagg
Rachel Crowhurst
KSKen Stott
Ken Stott
Stanley Best
FEFinn Elliot
Finn Elliot
James Crowhurst
KCKit Connor
Kit Connor
Simon Crowhurst

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The Mercy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mercy?

The Mercy is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mercy on Netflix?

No, The Mercy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Mercy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mercy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Mercy for free?

The Mercy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Mercy based on a true story?

Yes — The Mercy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).