Movie

The Boy from Mercury

★ 8.0(2)19961h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Martin Duffy
Release date: 1996-12-06
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Le Studio Canal+

About The Boy from Mercury

The Boy from Mercury is a 1996 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Family genres, directed by Martin Duffy, starring Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay and Hugh O'Conor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy from Mercury in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in 1960s Dublin, a fatherless eight-year-old boy who feels alienated by his family, escapes his reality by deciding he's been sent from Mercury to study life on Earth. His fantasies mirror the life of his hero, Flash Gordon, from the serial he watches each week at the local cinema. His escapades result in dilemmas that drive his mother to such distraction that she turns to the boy's strange uncle for help.

Cast

Rita Tushingham

May Cronin

Tom Courtenay

Uncle Tony Cronin

Hugh O'Conor

Paul

James Hickey

Harry Cronin

Ian McElhinney

Brother Dowdall

Kevin James

James "Mucker" Maguire

Gerard Cannon

Classroom Schoolboy

Johnny Ward

Classroom Schoolboy

Joanne Gerrard

Sarah

Sean Flanagan

Sean McCarthy

Liam Heffernan

Usher

Rachel Martin

Ice Cream Girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy from Mercury in Ireland?+

The Boy from Mercury is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boy from Mercury on Netflix?+

The Boy from Mercury is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Boy from Mercury?+

The Boy from Mercury has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy from Mercury?+

The Boy from Mercury stars Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay, Hugh O'Conor, James Hickey and Ian McElhinney.

When did The Boy from Mercury come out?+

The Boy from Mercury is a 1996 movie directed by Martin Duffy.

What genre is The Boy from Mercury?+

The Boy from Mercury is Fantasy, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed The Boy from Mercury?+

The Boy from Mercury was directed by Martin Duffy.