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The Boy from Mercury (1996) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Boy from Mercury at a Glance
The Boy from Mercury is a 1996 fantasy, comedy and family film helmed by Martin Duffy, with a cast led by Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay and Hugh O'Conor. It is 1 hour 27 minutes long and came out on December 6, 1996. The Boy from Mercury has a TMDB rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes.
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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.
Where “The Boy from Mercury” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
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 About The Boy from Mercury
When was The Boy from Mercury released?
The Boy from Mercury was released on December 6, 1996.
What is the runtime of 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 as May Cronin, Tom Courtenay as Uncle Tony Cronin, Hugh O'Conor as Paul and James Hickey as Harry Cronin. The cast also includes Ian McElhinney, Kevin James, Gerard Cannon and Johnny Ward.
Who directed The Boy from Mercury?
The Boy from Mercury was directed by Martin Duffy. The screenplay is credited to Martin Duffy.
What genre is The Boy from Mercury?
The Boy from Mercury is listed on TMDB as a mix of fantasy, comedy and family.
What is the TMDB score of The Boy from Mercury?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 8.0/10 from 2 votes.
What movies are similar to The Boy from Mercury?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Boy from Mercury include Kermit's Swamp Years (2002), The Loud House Movie (2021), A Tooth Fairy Tale (2025), Welcome to Smelliville (2021) and Invisible Sister (2015).
Can I stream the full movie of The Boy from Mercury on 123Movies?
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