Merbabies (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Merbabies is an animation film directed by Rudolf Ising, running about 9 minutes. “Ocean waves form merbabies who are summoned to a playground on the ocean floor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walt Disney enlisted former colleagues Hugh Harman and Rudy Ising to help create this underwater Silly Symphony. Ocean waves form merbabies who are summoned to an aquatic circus playground on the sea floor, where they interact with a parade of seahorses, starfish and other marine life, before disappearing into the surface from which they came.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Merbabies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merbabies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merbabies tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merbabies (1938)?
- In US, Merbabies is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merbabies worth watching?
- Merbabies holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Merbabies released?
- Merbabies was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.