Splash

She was the woman of Allen's dreams. She had large dark eyes, a beautiful smile and a great pair of fins.

1984 • 110 min • Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

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Synopsis

A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

1515 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
63 Audience · 1513 · 49%

A young man falls for a mysterious woman who quickly captures his heart, only to discover she's a mermaid. Their romance leads to a magical adventure in New York City.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Brief partial nudity (non-sexual)
Some mild suggestive dialogue
Characters are sometimes shown drinking alcohol

What it models well

Embracing differences
Following your heart
Loyalty and devotion

Talk about it after

Relationships between humans and mythical beings
Environmental impact on marine life
The meaning of true love and commitment

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Top billed cast

Director: Ron Howard • Crew: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Twenty years earlier "Allen" (Tom Hanks) had a mysterious underwater encounter with a rescuer. Advance to present day and he is managing a fish market with his sibling "Freddie" (John Candy). Another trip to Cape Cod, another accident and yep, it's the same saviour - only this time their eyes meet over a choppy sea and shortly afterwards she follows him onto the land.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. Even after 25 years, this holds up, though a modernization is probably due soon. Hop in the way back machine and see some of the greats early on: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. That team pretty much carries the movie and they go through a wonderful, fun-filled adventure into a mystery of a new girl in Allen's life.…
Kamurai, TMDB Community