The Boy from Mercury (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Boy from Mercury is a fantasy film directed by Martin Duffy, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1960s Dublin, a fatherless eight-year-old boy who feels alienated by his family, escapes his reality by deciding he's been sent from Mercury to study life on Earth. His fantasies mirror the life of his hero, Flash Gordon, from the serial he watches each week at the local cinema. His escapades result in dilemmas that drive his mother to such distraction that she turns to the boy's strange uncle for help.
Who’s in it. The Boy from Mercury stars Rita Tushingham as May Cronin, Tom Courtenay as Uncle Tony Cronin, Hugh O'Conor as Paul and James Hickey as Harry Cronin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Boy from Mercury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy from Mercury page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy from Mercury tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy from Mercury (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy from Mercury change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy from Mercury worth watching?
- The Boy from Mercury holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy from Mercury?
- The Boy from Mercury stars Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay, Hugh O'Conor, James Hickey and Ian McElhinney.
- When was The Boy from Mercury released?
- The Boy from Mercury was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.