Mercury Rising (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Mercury Rising is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Harold Becker, running about 111 minutes. “Someone knows too much.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.
Who’s in it. Mercury Rising stars Bruce Willis as Art Jeffries, Alec Baldwin as Nicholas Kudrow, Miko Hughes as Simon Lynch and Chi McBride as Tommy B. Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mercury Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $93.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mercury Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mercury Rising 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 Mercury Rising (1998)?
- In US, Mercury Rising is available to 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 Mercury Rising worth watching?
- Mercury Rising holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Mercury Rising?
- Mercury Rising stars Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Miko Hughes, Chi McBride and Kim Dickens.
- When was Mercury Rising released?
- Mercury Rising was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.