No Mercy (2010)

Kernel Score: 83% · 203 ratings

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Released: 2010-01-07

Runtime: 125 minutes

Where to watch No Mercy

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Forensic pathologist Kang is assigned to examine the dismembered corpse of a female murder victim. Detective Min points to a fanatic environmentalist, Lee Sung-ho, as the primary suspect. But when Kang’s daughter is kidnapped, a manipulative game begins between Kang and Lee, who holds secrets about the homicide case.

No Mercy parents' guide: ages 16+

Parents need to know that No Mercy is a violent Korean crime thriller involving a dismembered corpse, sexual assault, kidnapping, and graphic forensic detail.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Features a dismembered corpse, forensic gore, kidnapping, and a manipulative game between a killer and detective.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The plot references a sexual assault connected to the murder investigation.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Kim Hyoung-jun

Cast

  • Sul Kyung-gu as Kang Min-ho
  • Ryoo Seung-bum as Lee Sung-ho
  • Han Hye-jin as Min Seo-young
  • Sung Ji-ru as Yun Jong-kang
  • Park Sang-wook as Park Pyung-sik
  • Kim Jung-hak as Prosecutor Park
  • Lee Jeong-heon as Analyst
  • Ju Seok-tae as Seo-young's Senior
  • Nam Kyung-eup as Chief Detective Oh
  • Jo Soo-jung as Oh Eun-ah

No Mercy FAQ

Is No Mercy good?

No Mercy has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 203 audience ratings.

Where can I watch No Mercy?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi.

Is No Mercy OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that No Mercy is a violent Korean crime thriller involving a dismembered corpse, sexual assault, kidnapping, and graphic forensic detail.

What movies are like No Mercy?

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