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A young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, falls in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out. Before he can choose between life on dry land or a deep sea paradise with his dream woman, the lovers are rudely interrupted by the intervention of a scheming scientist.
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A perfectly light, warmly funny romantic comedy that's kept afloat by Ron Howard's unobtrusive direction and charming performances from Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah.

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Rita Kempley Washington Post Splash, an aquacade of myth and laughter, glimmers like moonlit tide. It's an enrapturing underwater romance pairing dry-lander Tom Hanks with mermaid Daryl Hannah (not an easy affair for a nonswimmer). Jul 3, 2018 Full Review Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter It's a rambunctious comedy, coming from director Ron Howard who, with his previous, wacky Night Shift, unarguably shows that beneath that Opie Taylor/Richie Cunningham persona, there's a wild and crazy spirit. Mar 9, 2017 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine A romantic comedy that is as salty and bracing as a plunge in the surf. May 10, 2009 Full Review Alan Jones Starburst There's poetry here, believe it or not, and grace too, perfectly highlighted by the remarkably gifted cast. Aug 1, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Manages plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine fun. Rated: 7/10 Sep 7, 2020 Full Review Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) Splash could have been a silly and simple comedy, but it escapes that destiny thanks to its creative script and talented actors. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Eye C I was expecting something more family friendly, but this is almost an 80s raunchy comedy. It's funny but they don't even care for make any sense, we are here to laugh not to think. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Evan V. 90% Funny, entertaining, and lighthearted; "Splash" is pretty good, and has some really impressive underwater/mermaid scenes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 54 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e alguns ajudam a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para ser bom. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Julian S There’s depth to the story beneath the surface, but it’s the film’s overall charm and playfully witty humor that make it resonate so powerfully. It’s an absolute joy to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review Melissa M The story of The Little mermaid has been around as long as mermaids have. Or the legend of mermaids. The story has been told in so many ways from live action to animated. But this is one of the best adaptations of it. It has action, comedy, romance, and funny man John candy. Daryl Hannah did all her own stunts as Madison the mermaid. This movie made Madison a household name. It has an LOL cast Tom Hanks, John candy, Eugene Levy. It is definitely a classic. One of the best films of the 1980s. The special effects are pretty awesome for the time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ron Howard

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Tom Hanks

Allen Bauer

Daryl Hannah

Madison

John Candy

Freddie Bauer

Eugene Levy

Walter Kornbluth

Dody Goodman

Mrs. Stimler

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Synopsis A young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, falls in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out. Before he can choose between life on dry land or a deep sea paradise with his dream woman, the lovers are rudely interrupted by the intervention of a scheming scientist.
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Surround
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