The Mercy(2018)
“Based on the true story”
Overview
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.
Director
James Marsh
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$5M
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
Finn Elliot
as James Crowhurst
Kit Connor
as Simon Crowhurst
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Blueprint Pictures • StudioCanal UK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mercy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Mercy (2018).
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 to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the world without making any stopover.
Who directed The Mercy?▼
The Mercy was directed by James Marsh and released in 2018. It is a drama, adventure film.
How long is The Mercy?▼
The Mercy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mercy?▼
The cast of The Mercy includes 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 more.
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