Mercy (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2000, Mercy is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Damian Harris, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Catherine Palmer is on the trail of an elusive serial killer. During her investigation she meets Vickie Kittrie, who belongs to an exclusive club of women who engage in secret sessions of bondage and S&M. Matters become even more complicated when Palmer finds herself attracted to Kittrie, leading to a brief lesbian encounter. Palmer soon learns that each victim belonged to this club of prominent, sexually experimental women. In order to catch the killer, Catherine must trust Vickie to guide her through the dangerous and illicit underground.
Who’s in it. Mercy stars Ellen Barkin as Det. Catherine Palmer, Wendy Crewson as Bernadine Mello, Peta Wilson as Vickie Kittrie and Karen Young as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mercy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mercy (2000)?
- In GB, Mercy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mercy worth watching?
- Mercy holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mercy?
- Mercy stars Ellen Barkin, Wendy Crewson, Peta Wilson, Karen Young and Julian Sands.
- When was Mercy released?
- Mercy was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.