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Mercy

Mercy

Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2026

In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.

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Mercy

“Prove your innocence to an AI judge or face execution.”

2026 Science Fiction · Action · Thriller 1h 40m

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7.1 / 10

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In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Timur Bekmambetov

Written by

Marco van Belle

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Chris Raven

Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson

Judge Maddox

Kali Reis

Kali Reis

Jacqueline 'Jaq' Diallo

Kylie Rogers

Kylie Rogers

Britt Raven

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan

Rob Nelson

Jeff Pierre

Jeff Pierre

Patrick Burke

Annabelle Wallis

Annabelle Wallis

Nicole Raven

Court is in session

Put Mercy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.