Mercy

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Overview

In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.

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Chris Pratt
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Rebecca Ferguson
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Chris Sullivan
Director:
Timur Bekmambetov
Writer:
Marco van Belle
Release Date:
2026-01-20
Run Time:
99m
Tagline:
Prove your innocence to an AI judge or face execution.
Genres:
Action Crime Science Fiction Thriller
Keywords:
artificial intelligence (a.i.) bomb cop crime criminal justice system dystopian evidence room false accusations father daughter relationship innocent suspect kidnapping los angeles, california mission near future race against time screenlife
Financials and Popularity

Budget: 60,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 54,708,061.00 $

Vote Average: 7.0/10

Vote Count: 1181 Votes

Movie Popularity: 30.9873

Spoken Languages: English, French, Hindi

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY In a near-future Los Angeles, Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt) is a vocal supporter of "Mercy Court"—a judicial system run by an advanced AI that eliminates human bias. The tables turn when Raven is accused of murdering his wife, Nicole. He’s strapped into a chair and given exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the very algorithm he championed, presided over by the AI Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson). With a 97.5% probability of guilt looming over him, Raven has to navigate a digital web of evidence, deepfakes, and hidden conspiracies before the timer hits zero and his sentence is carried out by a sonic blast. THE PROS The premise is a winner—a real-time, high-stakes bottle thriller that feels like 'Phone Booth' meets 'Minority Report'. Rebecca Ferguson is quality as the voice and holographic presence of Judge Maddox; she manages to make an AI feel cold, calculating, and genuinely intimidating. Chris Pratt delivers a sincere performance, effectively capturing the panic of a man whose own "perfect" system has turned against him. It’s a 6/10 because the tension in the first hour is punchy, and Timur Bekmambetov’s direction uses the "screen-based" storytelling style to make the digital investigation feel fast-paced and modern. The concept of "guilt probability" adds an epic status level of stress to every piece of evidence presented. THE CONS It earns a 6/10 because the 90-minute real-time gimmick starts to feel a bit quality-deficient in the final act, leading to some very convenient plot leaps just to hit the deadline. The pacing can feel slightly sluggish when the movie drifts into lengthy flashbacks of Raven’s marital issues, which aren't nearly as interesting as the AI trial. It misses a higher mark because the "big reveal" of the actual killer is a bit of a damp squib—it’s predictable and relies on a character we barely know. For a sci-fi thriller, some of the dialogue about "the soul of justice" feels a bit clunky and over-explained. THE VERDICT A 6/10. Decent and highly recommended if you like high-concept sci-fi or are a fan of Pratt and Ferguson. It’s a winner for its unique structure and tense atmosphere, even if the landing is a bit shaky. Go and watch it on Prime Video for a solid Friday night thriller—it’s quality entertainment for a rainy evening. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Real-Time Risk: To keep the 90-minute countdown sincere, the filmmakers initially experimented with shooting the entire trial in one continuous take. While they eventually moved to a more traditional edit, the digital timer on screen is synced perfectly with the film's actual runtime. • Wanted Reunion: This film marks the first time producer Charles Roven and director Timur Bekmambetov have worked together since the 2008 action hit 'Wanted'. They wanted to bring that same "hyper-kinetic" energy to a more cerebral, tech-focused story. • AI Research: The "Judge Maddox" interface and the logic used to determine guilt were based on real-world predictive policing algorithms currently being debated in legal circles in 2026. The production consulted with tech ethics experts to ensure the AI's "flaws" felt grounded in reality. THE VIBE Like being trapped inside a cold, glowing computer screen. It smells like ozone, stale coffee, and the sharp scent of panic.

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10

    THE SUMMARY
    In a near-future Los Angeles, Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt) is a vocal supporter of “Mercy Court”—a judicial system run by an advanced AI that eliminates human bias. The tables turn when Raven is accused of murdering his wife, Nicole. He’s strapped into a chair and given exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the very algorithm he championed, presided over by the AI Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson). With a 97.5% probability of guilt looming over him, Raven has to navigate a digital web of evidence, deepfakes, and hidden conspiracies before the timer hits zero and his sentence is carried out by a sonic blast.

    THE PROS
    The premise is a winner—a real-time, high-stakes bottle thriller that feels like ‘Phone Booth’ meets ‘Minority Report’. Rebecca Ferguson is quality as the voice and holographic presence of Judge Maddox; she manages to make an AI feel cold, calculating, and genuinely intimidating. Chris Pratt delivers a sincere performance, effectively capturing the panic of a man whose own “perfect” system has turned against him. It’s a 6/10 because the tension in the first hour is punchy, and Timur Bekmambetov’s direction uses the “screen-based” storytelling style to make the digital investigation feel fast-paced and modern. The concept of “guilt probability” adds an epic status level of stress to every piece of evidence presented.

    THE CONS
    It earns a 6/10 because the 90-minute real-time gimmick starts to feel a bit quality-deficient in the final act, leading to some very convenient plot leaps just to hit the deadline. The pacing can feel slightly sluggish when the movie drifts into lengthy flashbacks of Raven’s marital issues, which aren’t nearly as interesting as the AI trial. It misses a higher mark because the “big reveal” of the actual killer is a bit of a damp squib—it’s predictable and relies on a character we barely know. For a sci-fi thriller, some of the dialogue about “the soul of justice” feels a bit clunky and over-explained.

    THE VERDICT
    A 6/10. Decent and highly recommended if you like high-concept sci-fi or are a fan of Pratt and Ferguson. It’s a winner for its unique structure and tense atmosphere, even if the landing is a bit shaky. Go and watch it on Prime Video for a solid Friday night thriller—it’s quality entertainment for a rainy evening.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Real-Time Risk: To keep the 90-minute countdown sincere, the filmmakers initially experimented with shooting the entire trial in one continuous take. While they eventually moved to a more traditional edit, the digital timer on screen is synced perfectly with the film’s actual runtime.

    • Wanted Reunion: This film marks the first time producer Charles Roven and director Timur Bekmambetov have worked together since the 2008 action hit ‘Wanted’. They wanted to bring that same “hyper-kinetic” energy to a more cerebral, tech-focused story.

    • AI Research: The “Judge Maddox” interface and the logic used to determine guilt were based on real-world predictive policing algorithms currently being debated in legal circles in 2026. The production consulted with tech ethics experts to ensure the AI’s “flaws” felt grounded in reality.

    THE VIBE
    Like being trapped inside a cold, glowing computer screen. It smells like ozone, stale coffee, and the sharp scent of panic.

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