La Petite Sirène (1980): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1980, La Petite Sirène is a drama film directed by Roger Andrieux, running about 105 minutes. “Love makes us do strange things...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A 40-year-old mechanic whistles at a passing teenager; she stops and upbraids him. In embarrassment, he claims he was whistling at her companion, her 14-year-old cousin, Isabelle. This changes Isabelle's outlook on life: her favorite story is Anderson's "Little Mermaid," and she thinks that in Georges she's found her prince. She follows him, engages him in conversation, and turns up at his flat. At first, he pushes her away and tells her she's nuts, but slowly he finds that she brings out of him a playful self, and he likes her devotion. The attraction builds, threatening Georges' adult relationships, including that with Nelly, his sweetheart. Where on earth can this affair lead?

Who’s in it. La Petite Sirène stars Philippe Léotard as Georges Maréchal, Laura Alexis as Isabelle Pélissier, Évelyne as Nelly and Marie Dubois as Bénédicte Pélissier.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, La Petite Sirène has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Petite Sirène page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Petite Sirène tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.