My Mercury
A solitary conservationist wagers everything against extinction while defending endangered seabirds on a hostile island.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- austere
- contemplative
- intimate
- reflective viewing
- nature documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Yves Chesselet works alone on an inhospitable island to protect endangered seabirds.
The island's severe conditions are central to the conservation effort and its personal cost.
The plot centers on a cruel pact made to prevent seabird extinction, framing conservation as costly rather than uncomplicatedly heroic.
The conservationist's solitary work is directed toward the survival of endangered seabirds.
Films like My Mercury, and why
My Octopus Teacher
Shares intimate environmental documentary storytelling, a remote natural setting, and a tender human animal bond.
The Elephant Whisperers
Combines conservation themes, emotional wildlife observation, and a quietly reflective documentary tone.
Fire of Love
Uses isolation in extreme natural environments to explore devotion, ecological wonder, and the costs of studying wildlife.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Pippa Ehrlich, Joëlle Chesselet
- Release Date
- 2025-05-11
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 4.0 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Yves Chesselet
- Joëlle Chesselet
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My Mercury about?
- A solitary conservationist wagers everything against extinction while defending endangered seabirds on a hostile island.
- What is My Mercury like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Mercury as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Mercury violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Mercury.
- Which films are like My Mercury?
- Films with a similar feel include My Octopus Teacher, The Elephant Whisperers, and Fire of Love.
- How long is My Mercury?
- My Mercury runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Mercury?
- In United States, My Mercury is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
