My Mother the Mermaid (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, My Mother the Mermaid is a fantasy and romance film directed by Park Heung-sik, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Na-young works at a post office and is sick and tired of being around her shamefully unyielding mother and her pushover father who's excessively nice. The only thing that she can look forward to is her trip abroad in a few days. But one day, her father leaves home without any notice. Her mother doesn't care what happens to him and doesn't care to look for him. Na-young has no choice but to give up her dream trip abroad and to search for her father instead. Once she arrives at her parents' hometown, Na-young is shocked to meet someone she'd never expect, even in her dreams.
Who’s in it. My Mother the Mermaid stars Jeon Do-yeon as Na-young / young Yeon-soon, Park Hae-il as Jin-kook, Goh Doo-shim as Yeon-soon and Park Myung-shin as Bathhouse owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, My Mother the Mermaid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Mother the Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Mother the Mermaid tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Mother the Mermaid (2004)?
- In US, My Mother the Mermaid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Mother the Mermaid worth watching?
- My Mother the Mermaid holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Mother the Mermaid?
- My Mother the Mermaid stars Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-il, Goh Doo-shim, Park Myung-shin and Shin Dong-hwan.
- When was My Mother the Mermaid released?
- My Mother the Mermaid was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.