The Little Mermaid (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The Little Mermaid is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Chris Bouchard, running about 98 minutes. “A new twist on the classic tail” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young reporter and his niece discover a beautiful and enchanting creature they believe to be the real little mermaid.
Who’s in it. The Little Mermaid stars Poppy Drayton as Elizabeth, Shirley MacLaine as Eloise, Loreto Peralta as Elle Harrison and William Moseley as Cam Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Little Mermaid has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little 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 The Little Mermaid (2018)?
- In US, The Little Mermaid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?
- The Little Mermaid holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid stars Poppy Drayton, Shirley MacLaine, Loreto Peralta, William Moseley and Gina Gershon.
- When was The Little Mermaid released?
- The Little Mermaid was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.