Mercury Rising
1998, English. Directed by Harold Becker.
Someone knows too much.
Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,758 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Harold BeckerDirector
- Bruce WillisArt Jeffries
- Alec BaldwinNicholas Kudrow
- Miko HughesSimon Lynch
- Chi McBrideTommy B. Jordan
- Kim DickensStacey
- Robert StantonDean Crandell
- Bodhi ElfmanLeo Pedranski
- Carrie PrestonEmily Lang
- Lindsey GinterPeter Burrell
- Peter StormareShayes
- Kevin ConwayLomax
- John Carroll LynchMartin Lynch
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $93M
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What Mercury Rising is based on
Mercury Rising is based on Simple Simon (1996) by Ryne Douglas Pearson.
1996
Simple Simon
By Ryne Douglas Pearson
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Mercury Rising: quick answers
Is Mercury Rising worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,758 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mercury Rising?
Mercury Rising runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Mercury Rising have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mercury Rising. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mercury Rising parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mercury Rising is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mercury Rising on?
Mercury Rising isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mercury Rising?
If you liked Mercury Rising, try The Rookie, Stone Cold, Marked for Death.
Who directed Mercury Rising?
Mercury Rising (1998) was directed by Harold Becker and stars Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Miko Hughes.
What is Mercury Rising based on?
Mercury Rising is based on Simple Simon (1996) by Ryne Douglas Pearson.