Mercy (2026)
A detective fights for his life, facing a relentless AI judge he created, with ninety minutes to prove his innocence.
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.
How intense is Mercy?
Mercy is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Mercy feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mercy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mercy for you?
Is Mercy scary?
No. Mercy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Mercy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Mercy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mercy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mercy?
Mercy runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Mercy?
Mercy is streaming on Prime Video and MGM+.
Does Mercy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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