Mercy (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.6

Mercy poster

Released in 2009, Mercy is a drama and romance film directed by Patrick Hoelck, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. A young novelist tries to write about love, but realizes he will first need some real-life experience before taking on the subject.

Who’s in it. Mercy stars Scott Caan as Johnny Ryan, Dylan McDermott as Jake, Erika Christensen as Robin and James Caan as Gerry Ryan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mercy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mercy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mercy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mercy (2009)?
In US, Mercy is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mercy worth watching?
Mercy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mercy?
Mercy stars Scott Caan, Dylan McDermott, Erika Christensen, James Caan and Whitney Able.
When was Mercy released?
Mercy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.