Red Mercury (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2005, Red Mercury is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy Battersby, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Three young Muslim men, part of a terror cell, are making a bomb in a London flat, when they get a call to vacate immediately with their gear. The police have been alerted and they are under suspicion.
Who’s in it. Red Mercury stars Pete Postlethwaite as Gold Commander, Juliet Stevenson as Sofia Warburton, Stockard Channing as Penelope and Ron Silver as Sidney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Red Mercury has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Mercury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Mercury 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 Red Mercury (2005)?
- In US, Red Mercury is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Mercury worth watching?
- Red Mercury holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Mercury?
- Red Mercury stars Pete Postlethwaite, Juliet Stevenson, Stockard Channing, Ron Silver and David Bradley.
- When was Red Mercury released?
- Red Mercury was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.