
Movie review
Mercy
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- January 20, 2026
- Age Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 99 min
Where to Watch
Available
Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Mercy.
Representation / casting choices
Incidental diverse supporting cop (Kali Reis); no emphasis, swaps, or marketing around identity.
Political / ideological dialogue
Touches AI justice/surveillance but framed pro-efficiency/crime control per reviews—not woke-style institutional critique.
Identity-driven story themes
None; story is procedural thriller with zero race/gender/identity plotlines.
Institutional / cultural critique
Actually leans pro-cop/AI system in execution; critics called it conservative.
Legacy character or canon changes
