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Misericordia (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Misericordia is a 2025 comedy drama directed by Alain Guiraudie, starring Félix Kysyl as Jérémie Pastor, Catherine Frot and Serge Richard. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$1.9M
Echo Score
78
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Misericordia (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Genres
Comedy , Crime , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Misericordia About?

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

Following the funeral of his former boss, Jérémie decides to stay with the baker’s widow, Martine, in his hometown. What begins as a short visit quickly becomes unsettling as a mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor, and a priest with peculiar intentions disrupt the quiet village and lead Jérémie down an unexpected path.

Misericordia Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • swimming
  • title directed by female
  • village
  • sheep
  • sicily
  • prostitute
  • sea
  • italy
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Cast & crew

Misericordia Cast & Characters

Félix Kysyl leads the cast as Jérémie Pastor, with Catherine Frot as Martine Rigal and Serge Richard as Jean-Pierre Rigal. Directed by Alain Guiraudie; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alain Guiraudie

More films directed by Alain Guiraudie, best-rated first: The King of Escape, Stranger by the Lake, Staying Vertical and Nobody's Hero.

Full filmography
Ratings

Misericordia Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Misericordia 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 78/100, strongest in sensory experience (85) and weakest in character & emotion (60).

78 /100

Misericordia Echo Score Breakdown

In overall, Misericordia excels in its singular visual and tonal ambition while encountering uneven pacing and character focus. The film’s direction employs a measured yet unpredictable rhythm that often feels mesmerizing but occasionally lapses into lethargy. Character development is compelling in its eccentricity, though some figures verge on wearisome. Storytelling surprises with tonal shifts, albeit with occasional inertia. The sensory design is strikingly vivid, and the film maintains enough intrigue for repeat viewings. Altogether, it offers a distinctive but occasionally uneven experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    In terms of Art & Craft, the film presents a distinctive visual style driven by meticulous direction and production design. The rhythmic editing underlines the tonal game at play, crafting a singular cinematic world. Occasional sluggish pacing and inert transitions slightly hinder momentum. Overall, the craftsmanship is confident and imaginative despite some lapses in flow.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, the ensemble delivers a blend of eccentric personalities and unsettling depth. The cast embodies a seductively bizarre range of figures, though inconsistent emotional resonance and an unreliable narrator sometimes undermine engagement. Moments of strong interplay are offset by characters that verge on wearisome. The net effect is compelling yet uneven in depth.

  • Story & Flow 70

    Regarding Story & Flow, the narrative subverts expectations through tonal shifts that blend thriller, comedy, and existential drama. The plotting often feels engaging and unpredictable, but measured pacing occasionally slips into lethargy. Transitions between moods can be inert, creating uneven momentum. Overall, the story offers originality and intrigue despite intermittent narrative inertia.

  • Sensory Experience 85

    In terms of Sensory Experience, the film excels with a striking audiovisual presentation that immerses the viewer in its bizarre world. The score and sound design heighten suspense, while production design and visual motifs establish a cohesive, unsettling atmosphere. Occasional tonal inertia does little to diminish the overall vividness. The sensory elements are a clear strength of the film.

  • Rewatch Factor 75

    For Rewatch Factor, the film maintains intrigue through its original tonal blend and suspenseful sequences. The unpredictable narrative and atmospheric design encourage multiple viewings. However, intermittent pacing lulls and uneven character engagement may limit repeat enjoyment. Overall, it offers enough depth and stylistic impact to be revisited, though its uneven moments may temper lasting appeal.

Plot

Misericordia Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Misericordia 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 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jérémie Pastor returns from Toulouse to his hometown of Saint-Martial, Aveyron, to attend the funeral of his former boss, a local baker. The widow, Martine Rigal, invites him to spend the night at her house, and the next day he decides to extend his stay, drawn into the rhythms of village life and the familiarity of old faces.

The presence of Jérémie unsettles Martine’s brutish son, Vincent Rigal, who resents the intrusion and the memories of his college days. Vincent’s resentment grows as Jérémie forms a close bond with Walter Bonchamp, a longtime friend who begins dropping by regularly to chat over drinks.

Full summary

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

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Box office

Misericordia Box Office

Misericordia grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $181,451 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (90%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.9M

US & Canada
$181.5K
International
$1.7M
US & Canada 10% Rest of the world 90%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Misericordia?

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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Details

Misericordia Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “慾望迷蹤” and “L'uomo nel bosco”.

Also known as
  • 慾望迷蹤
  • L'uomo nel bosco
  • Misericórdia
  • Pro smilovani
  • Ευσπλαχνία
  • ミゼリコルディア
  • Mizerykordia
  • Милосердя
  • 基本慈悲
  • 宽恕
  • 미세리코르디아
  • Pro smilování!
+4 more
  • Miséricorde
  • بخشش
  • Милосердие
  • Misericòrdia

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FAQ

Misericordia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Misericordia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Misericordia?

Misericordia runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Misericordia released?

Misericordia was released on March 21, 2025.

Who directed Misericordia?

Misericordia was directed by Alain Guiraudie.

More films by Alain Guiraudie

Who is in the cast of Misericordia?

Misericordia stars Félix Kysyl as Jérémie Pastor, Catherine Frot as Martine Rigal and Serge Richard as Jean-Pierre Rigal, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Misericordia make at the box office?

Misericordia grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($181,451 domestic, $1.7 million international).

How is Misericordia rated?

Misericordia has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Misericordia have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Misericordia in?

The original language of Misericordia is French.

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