The Merciless (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, The Merciless is an action, crime and mystery film directed by Byun Sung-hyun, running about 120 minutes. “Careful who you trust.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in the prison. While they try to take over the organization after the prison release, their ulterior motives starts to emerge.
Who’s in it. The Merciless stars Sol Kyung-gu as Han Jae-ho, Yim Si-wan as Hyun-su, Kim Hee-won as Byung-gab and Jeon Hye-jin as In-sook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Merciless has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merciless page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merciless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merciless (2017)?
- In GB, The Merciless is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merciless worth watching?
- The Merciless holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Merciless?
- The Merciless stars Sol Kyung-gu, Yim Si-wan, Kim Hee-won, Jeon Hye-jin and Lee Kyung-young.
- When was The Merciless released?
- The Merciless was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.