Mercy
Prove your innocence to an AI judge or face execution.
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
Produced by Atlas Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios
A high-stakes, paranoid thriller about a detective racing against time to prove his innocence to an AI judge, grappling with systemic injustice and the fallibility of automated judgment.
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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Is Mercy scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Mercy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Mercy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Mercy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Mercy end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Mercy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mercy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mercy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mercy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mercy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
