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Mercury Rising

1998Movie1 h 51 minR

Crime
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic375.9Rotten Tomatoes21%40%

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas or romance.

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Story

Someone knows too much.

Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.

Feels like

  • 90s Action Thriller
  • Protector Narrative
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Neurodiversity Representation
  • High-Stakes Chase
  • Bruce Willis Vehicle
  • Formulaic Plot
  • Emotional Bonding
  • Techno-Thriller Elements

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Harold Becker
Written by
Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Ryne Douglas Pearson
Produced by
Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood
Music by
John Barry

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 1998 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
April 3, 1998
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$93 million
Available in
97 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Silencer, Killed Mid-Sentence, I Owe You My Life +9

  • Hollywood Silencer
  • Killed Mid-Sentence
  • I Owe You My Life
  • Revealing Cover-Up
  • In the Back
  • Just One Little Mistake
  • The Dragon
  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Skewed Priorities
  • The Heavy
  • Murder Is the Best Solution

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mercury Rising?"

Questions about Mercury Rising

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mercury Rising?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mercury Rising from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mercury Rising worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Mercury Rising okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Mercury Rising use?

Hollywood SilencerKilled Mid-SentenceI Owe You My LifeRevealing Cover-UpIn the BackJust One Little MistakeThe DragonTook a Level in BadassFaux Affably EvilSkewed PrioritiesThe HeavyMurder Is the Best Solutionand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Hollywood Silencer, Killed Mid-Sentence, and I Owe You My Life.