Mercy OTT release in India: When and where to watch Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson's sci-fi thriller movie online
Mercy, a new science-fiction thriller, is now streaming in India, but with a twist. Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murder. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced AI judge. The film unfolds in real-time, revealing conspir...

Streaming details of Mercy in India
For Indian audiences wondering about its digital availability, Mercy began streaming on February 17 after completing its theatrical run. The film is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and can be watched in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, making it accessible to a wider audience across the country.Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the story revolves around LAPD Detective Chris Raven, played by Chris Pratt. Raven finds himself accused of murdering his wife and is given just 90 minutes to prove his innocence. However, this is no ordinary trial. Instead of a courtroom filled with lawyers and jurors, an advanced AI system presides over the proceedings, acting as judge and jury. The AI judge, voiced by Ferguson, evaluates the evidence in real time and will decide whether Raven walks free, or faces fatal consequences.
More about Mercy
Much of the film unfolds in a single location, with Raven physically restrained to a chair as he searches through digital clues and surveillance footage. As the countdown continues, he uncovers shocking details about his wife’s personal life, including evidence of an affair. What initially appears to be a straightforward case gradually reveals layers of conspiracy.According to Deadline, Chris Pratt has shared that the film’s shooting style added to the intensity of the performance. The actor explained that Mercy was filmed almost like a stage production, using extended takes that lasted up to an hour. He revealed that he was genuinely strapped into the chair during filming, which naturally heightened the feeling of confinement and urgency seen on screen. According to him, this physical restriction helped bring authenticity to Raven’s desperation.
Bekmambetov, meanwhile, has spoken about the deeper themes behind the thriller. The director suggested that the film’s real-time format mirrors the fast-paced reality of today’s world, where artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly.
With its minimalist setting, high-stakes premise and timely subject matter, Mercy explores the growing dependence on algorithms and technology in decision-making. Stay tuned for more updates.
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