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Mercury Rising (1998)

โ€œSomeone knows too much.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,736 votes 1h 51m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#86 of 123 films from 1998 #1377 of 2168 in action

Directed by Harold Becker ยท Written by Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Ryne Douglas Pearson

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Overview

Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Art Jeffries
Alec Baldwinas Nicholas Kudrow
Miko Hughesas Simon Lynch
Chi McBrideas Tommy B. Jordan
Kim Dickensas Stacey
Robert Stantonas Dean Crandell
Bodhi Elfmanas Leo Pedranski
Carrie Prestonas Emily Lang
Lindsey Ginteras Peter Burrell
Peter Stormareas Shayes
Kevin Conwayas Lomax
John Carroll Lynchas Martin Lynch
Kelley Hazenas Jenny Lynch
John Domanas Supervisor Hartley

Facts

Release dateApril 3, 1998
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$93,100,000 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120749

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Questions

How long is Mercury Rising?
Mercury Rising runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Mercury Rising worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,736 votes, which places it #86 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 31%) and #1377 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mercury Rising?
Mercury Rising was directed by Harold Becker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sea of Love (1989), Malice (1993).
Who stars in Mercury Rising?
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.
What is Mercury Rising rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mercury Rising?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9303.

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