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Mercy

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2026

PG-13

Director

Timur Bekmambetov

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mercy centers a white male detective accused of murdering his wife, with the narrative drive focused on his race against time. The AI judge, voiced by Rebecca Ferguson, introduces a female presence in ultimate authority, but the emotional and physical stakes remain male-centered. The supporting cast includes actors of color such as Kali Reis and Jeff Pierre, yet the synopsis does not clarify their narrative weight. This leaves racial diversity present on paper but unverified in practice. The film’s cultural critique targets the criminal justice system by replacing it with automation, not by challenging deeper power structures. LGBTQ+ and disability representation are entirely absent, and the overall diversity score reflects this narrow focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mercy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the known narrative. The central relationship is a heterosexual marriage between Detective Chris Raven and his wife Nicole, with no queer subplots or identities indicated.

How does Mercy portray gender?

Limited

The story orbits a male detective fighting for his life. Rebecca Ferguson voices the AI judge, placing a woman in ultimate authority, yet the emotional and physical stakes remain anchored to the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mercy?

Fair

The cast includes Kali Reis and Jeff Pierre alongside Chris Pratt. The protagonist is white, and the synopsis offers no detail on whether the supporting actors hold substantial, fully realized roles.

How does Mercy represent religion and culture?

Limited

Mercy imagines a near-future Los Angeles where an AI judge swiftly executes defendants. This setup critiques traditional legal processes while normalizing a high-tech police state as everyday reality.

Does Mercy include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. The tension derives from a ninety-minute countdown rather than any engagement with disability experiences or perspectives.

Present on Screen

  • Female voice for the AI judge places a woman in ultimate narrative authority.
  • Supporting cast includes actors of color like Kali Reis and Jeff Pierre.

Limited or Absent

  • No LGBTQ+ characters or storylines appear in the known narrative.
  • Absence of characters with disabilities limits the film’s representational scope.
  • Supporting roles for actors of color lack confirmed narrative depth.

Official Synopsis

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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