Mercy movie poster

Mercy

October 18, 2012 2h 12m 5.7/10 (23 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Mercy is a thriller film. directed by Matthias Glasner. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Birgit Minichmayr, Jürgen Vogel, and Henry Stange

Synopsis

A German couple, Niels and Maria, and their teenage son Markus move to the Norwegian coastal town of Hammerfest, hoping for a new beginning in the land of endless twilight. Instead they find themselves drifting further apart. Niels submerges himself in his work as an engineer and an affair with a co-worker, Maria works overtime and Markus struggles at school. One night, after a double shift, Maria’s car collides with something – or someone – on the road. But from tragedy comes mercy: the accident catalysing all three family members towards reconciliation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 18, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 2h 12m 132 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (23 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Ophir Film
  • Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion
  • Neofilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercy about?

A German couple, Niels and Maria, and their teenage son Markus move to the Norwegian coastal town of Hammerfest, hoping for a new beginning in the land of endless twilight. Instead they find themse...

Who directed Mercy?

Mercy was directed by Matthias Glasner.

How long is Mercy?

Mercy has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).

When was Mercy released?

Mercy was released on October 18, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mercy?

The main cast of Mercy includes Birgit Minichmayr, Jürgen Vogel, Henry Stange, Ane Dahl Torp, Maria Bock.