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Mercy (2016): Ratings & Ending

Mercy (2016) movie poster

Mercy is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Chris Sparling. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds 51% on TMDB.

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Mercy (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Chris Sparling
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Netflix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mercy About?

The premise of Mercy without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A former military doctor working as a nurse finds herself in a dangerous situation when the Irish mafia seizes control of her hospital. To save her son, who is being held hostage, she must rely on her training and resourcefulness. Facing a desperate fight for survival, she discovers she can only depend on herself to protect her family and reclaim her workplace.

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Crew

The Director of Mercy

Directed by Chris Sparling.

From the director

More from Chris Sparling

One more film directed by Chris Sparling: The Atticus Institute.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mercy Reviews & Ratings

Mercy holds 51% on TMDB.

Plot

Mercy Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Mercy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Grace Constance Barron is dying. She lies on a hospital bed set up on the second floor of her farmhouse, while her husband, George Dan Ziskie, does his best to tend to her care. One day, the doctor—revealed later to have been calling George multiple times—urges that Grace be given drugs to “ease her suffering.” He hands George a bag containing instructions and the drug, and George reluctantly takes it, slamming the door behind him.

Full summary

The whole story of Mercy, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Mercy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mercy.

Mercy (2014) Trailer #1
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mercy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the dying matriarch in the film?

Cars

Cars in Mercy

8 cars on screen, including the 2001 Chrysler Prowler and the 2005 Chrysler 300.

All 8 cars
  • 2001 Chrysler Prowler in Mercy 2001 Chrysler Prowler Important role
  • 2005 Chrysler 300 in Mercy 2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role
  • 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan in Mercy 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role
  • 2003 Mazda Tribute in Mercy 2003 Mazda Tribute Minor role

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FAQ

Mercy FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mercy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mercy?

Mercy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Mercy released?

Mercy was released on November 22, 2016.

Who directed Mercy?

Mercy was directed by Chris Sparling.

More films by Chris Sparling

How is Mercy rated?

Mercy has 51% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Mercy have a post-credit scene?

No. Mercy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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