The Mercy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 4, 2019

The Mercy

Release Date: Friday, November 30, 2018 Limited

Director: James Marsh

Starring: Genevieve Gaunt • Jonathan Bailey • Adrian Schiller • Kit Connor • Colin Firth

N/A Drama N/A

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to win the first non-stop single-handed round-the-world yacht race in 1968. The story of Crowhurst’s dangerous solo voyage and the struggles he confronted on the epic journey while his wife Claire and children waited for his return at home is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.

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Who stars in The Mercy – Cast List

G
Genevieve Gaunt
... Miss Teignmouth

Strictly Confidential , Arthur's Whisky
J
Jonathan Bailey
... Wheeler

Jurassic World Rebirth, Wicked: For Good
A
Adrian Schiller
... Elliot

Censor, Victor Frankenstein
K
Kit Connor
... Roger Crowhurst

Warfare, Little Joe
Colin Firth
Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg 2026 Project
Rachel Weisz
The Bourne Legacy, 360
D
David Thewlis
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
K
Ken Stott
One Day, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Who is making The Mercy – Crew List

A look at The Mercy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Marsh last helmed Dance First and King of Thieves. The film's writer Scott Z. Burns last penned No Time to Die and The Report.

Director: James Marsh
Screenwriter: Scott Z. Burns
Producers: Graham Broadbent
Scott Z. Burns
Pete Czernin
Nicolas Mauvernay
Jacques Perrin

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: BBC Films
StudioCanal

Production – What we know about the The Mercy

Key Facts

Inspired by a true story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2019

Completed

Changed The Mercy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. James Marsh, the director of The Theory of Everything, has signed on to helm the pic.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Oct 2012

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Donald Crowhurst, Deep Water
Language: English

The Mercy Trailers and Clips

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The Mercy Release Date: When was the film released?

The Mercy was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 30 , 2018. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Blood Brother, The Possession of Hannah Grace and Default. As a limited release, The Mercy was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.