The Merger (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The Merger is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Grentell, running about 103 minutes. “If they can play they can stay” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A country football coach who has a plan to rebuild the local football team by recruiting recently settled asylum seekers.
Who’s in it. The Merger stars Damian Callinan as Troy Carrington, Kate Mulvany as Angie Barlow, John Howard as Bull Barlow and Rafferty Grierson as Neil Barlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Merger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merger (2018)?
- In US, The Merger is available to stream on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merger worth watching?
- The Merger holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merger?
- The Merger stars Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany, John Howard, Rafferty Grierson and Fayssal Bazzi.
- When was The Merger released?
- The Merger was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.