Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Barbie Makes A Big Splash!

2010 • 75 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

816 reviews

73 Audience · 816 · 100%

Merliah, a champion surfer, discovers she is half-mermaid and embarks on an undersea adventure to save her mother, the Queen of Oceana. With her dolphin friend, she must embrace her true heritage to confront an evil mermaid and restore balance.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Brief moments of mild peril
A character briefly feels unsure of herself

What it models well

Embracing your true self
Family bonds and love
Courage and determination

Talk about it after

What makes someone a leader?
How can we help others in need?
The importance of protecting our oceans

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