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Mercy
Science Fiction · Thriller · Crime · 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.
Movie details
Mercy
“Prove your innocence to an AI judge or face execution.”
2026 Science Fiction · Thriller · Crime 1h 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Mercy?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Timur Bekmambetov
Written by
Marco van Belle
Chris Pratt
Chris Raven
Rebecca Ferguson
Judge Maddox
Kali Reis
Jacqueline 'Jaq' Diallo
Kylie Rogers
Britt Raven
Chris Sullivan
Rob Nelson
Jeff Pierre
Patrick Burke
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 prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.