Mercury 13 (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Mercury 13 is a documentary film directed by David Sington, running about 79 minutes. “Meet the women who dared to reach for the stars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.
Who’s in it. Mercury 13 stars Myrtle Cagle as Herself, Jerrie Cobb as Herself and Wally Funk as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mercury 13 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mercury 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mercury 13 tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mercury 13 (2018)?
- In US, Mercury 13 is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mercury 13 worth watching?
- Mercury 13 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mercury 13?
- Mercury 13 stars Myrtle Cagle, Jerrie Cobb and Wally Funk.