Expect No Mercy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.4

Released in 1995, Expect No Mercy is an action and science fiction film directed by Zale Dalen, running about 91 minutes. “Where Virtual Reality Begins...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Federal Service Agent Justin Vanier has been assigned to infiltrate the mysterious Virtual Arts Academy in search of Eric, a fellow agent. In this high-tech facility, the maniacal leader Warbeck is training assassins to become even more efficient killing machines using virtual reality. Penetrating the organization as a new recruit, Justin finds Eric, and together with the idealistic Vicki must bring down Warbeck before he succeeds with his deadly plans
Who’s in it. Expect No Mercy stars Billy Blanks as Justin Vanier, Jalal Merhi as Eric, Wolf Larson as Warbeck and Laurie Holden as Vicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Expect No Mercy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Expect No Mercy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Expect No Mercy 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 Expect No Mercy (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Expect No Mercy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Expect No Mercy worth watching?
- Expect No Mercy holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Expect No Mercy?
- Expect No Mercy stars Billy Blanks, Jalal Merhi, Wolf Larson, Laurie Holden and Anthony De Longis.
- When was Expect No Mercy released?
- Expect No Mercy was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
