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The Mercy

5.920181h 42m12AMovieDramaAdventure

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
ProducersGraham Broadbent·Scott Z. Burns

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Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mercy on Netflix?

No, The Mercy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

Is The Mercy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Mercy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Mercy for free?

The Mercy is available on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).