Mermaid (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2000, Mermaid is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Peter Masterson, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Four year old Desi learns to accept the death of her father by sending him a letter on a balloon to which she receives a reply. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Mermaid stars Ellen Burstyn as Trish, Samantha Mathis as Rhonda, Jodelle Ferland as Desi and Peter Flemming as Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Mermaid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US 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 Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mermaid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mermaid (2000)?
- In US, Mermaid 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 Mermaid worth watching?
- Mermaid holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mermaid?
- Mermaid stars Ellen Burstyn, Samantha Mathis, Jodelle Ferland, Peter Flemming and Tom Heaton.
- When was Mermaid released?
- Mermaid was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.