Mermaids: The Body Found (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 2011, Mermaids: The Body Found is a science fiction film directed by Sid Bennett, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. A story that imagines how these real-world phenomena may be related. In this story, startling amateur video and photographic evidence, as well as additional audio recordings, suggests whales weren’t the only creatures affected by the Navy’s sonar. The film follows the two scientists who tracked the whale beachings for years and delivers first-hand, on-camera accounts of what they claim to have discovered in the aftermath of one particular beaching. Their story is nothing less than fantastical: they claim to have found the remains of a mermaid.

Who’s in it. Mermaids: The Body Found stars Sean Cameron Michael as McCormick, Andre Weideman as Paul, Candice D'Arcy as Rebecca and David Soul as Narrator (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Mermaids: The Body Found has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mermaids: The Body Found page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mermaids: The Body Found tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mermaids: The Body Found (2011)?
In GB, Mermaids: The Body Found is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mermaids: The Body Found worth watching?
Mermaids: The Body Found holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mermaids: The Body Found?
Mermaids: The Body Found stars Sean Cameron Michael, Andre Weideman, Candice D'Arcy, David Soul and Dave Evans.
When was Mermaids: The Body Found released?
Mermaids: The Body Found was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.