Mercury Rising (1998) movie poster

Mercury Rising (1998)

"Someone knows too much."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 29% (RT: 21%, MC: 37) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (1,630 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
21%
Metacritic
37
Cast
Bruce Willis as Art Jeffries
Alec Baldwin as Nicholas Kudrow
Miko Hughes as Simon Lynch
Chi McBride as Tommy B. Jordan
Kim Dickens as Stacey
Robert Stanton as Dean Crandell
Bodhi Elfman as Leo Pedranski
Carrie Preston as Emily Lang
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 1,630 votes. Critics scored it lower at 29%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Mercury Rising was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Harold Becker cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Mercury Rising is a 1998 action, crime, drama film directed by Harold Becker. Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code. The film has been rated by 1,630 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Mercury Rising delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mercury Rising (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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